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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. What feat does Buford accomplish at Thorofare Gap?
(a) He creates a rockslide, taking out an entire Rebel division.
(b) His men capture the most Rebel prisoners in the war so far.
(c) He beats a Rebel officer in hand-to-hand combat.
(d) His 3000 men hold off Longstreet's 25,000 for six hours.

2. What is the situation when Reynolds arrives?
(a) Buford's troops are holding, but barely.
(b) Buford's troops are soundly beating the Rebels.
(c) Buford has given up command to a junior officer.
(d) The Rebels have taken over Buford's headquarters.

3. What does Longstreet want Lee to do now that the Union army is retreating?
(a) Interrogate the prisoners to find out the Union's overall strategy.
(b) Disengage and move the troops between Gettysburg and D.C.
(c) Attack with all force.
(d) Call a truce to discuss the Union's surrender.

4. What compliment does Reynolds pay Buford?
(a) He's the best calvary leader in the army.
(b) If he survives, he might make a soldier one day.
(c) He's the best-dressed soldier in the Union army.
(d) He is not a great horseman, but he knows how to choose ground.

5. Who is Armistead's friend in the Union army?
(a) Chamberlain
(b) Hancock
(c) Buford
(d) Reynolds

Short Answer Questions

1. What is described as "that ripply sound that raised the hair, that high thin scream from far away... terrible, inhuman"?

2. Where is Buford's observation point at the start of the battle?

3. Why does Buford wave to the Rebel officer?

4. Which of these is the prevailing opinion held by others about General Meade?

5. How does Lee calm his worries?

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