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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Wednesday, July 1, 1863, The First Day, Chapter 3, Lee.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. For what is Pickett notorious?
(a) Playing practical jokes on his fellow officers.
(b) Giving nicknames to the soldiers under his command.
(c) Finishing last in his class at West Point.
(d) Getting in fights after drinking too much.

2. Why did the mutineers mutiny?
(a) They are forced to fight in intense heat, and many die of sunstroke.
(b) They believe the war is wrong.
(c) They are no longer permitted alcohol.
(d) The believe their service time is up, yet they are not allowed to return home.

3. What had Heth been distinguished for the in old army?
(a) He had never lost his cool in battle.
(b) He had written a manual on the rifle.
(c) He had developed a new type of warfare.
(d) He was the leading expert on hand-to-hand combat.

4. Once the Union soldiers start retreating, what is Lee's goal?
(a) To go after the Union commanders to create fear in the infantry.
(b) To force the Union out of Gettysburg entirely.
(c) To fall back to a stronghold outside of Gettysburg.
(d) To keep pushing to capture the hill.

5. What is unusual about Buford's reaction to Reynolds' arrival?
(a) Buford is angry that it has taken Reynolds so long to respond.
(b) Buford is disappointed that Reynolds is taking command.
(c) Buford is more frightened of Reynolds than of Heth.
(d) It is the first time Buford is happy to see the appearance of higher command.

Short Answer Questions

1. Chamberlain think the war is about slavery and __________________.

2. To whom does Buford send a message regarding the Rebel troops?

3. Who is Buford initially facing?

4. How does Chamberlain get the mutineers' attention?

5. What does Joseph Bucklin bring to Chamberlain?

(see the answer key)

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