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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. Where is Buford's observation point at the start of the battle?
(a) From the base of the white angel
(b) From a high tree
(c) From the cupola
(d) From horseback on top of Cemetery Hill

2. How long does Buford hope to hold the Rebel soldiers at bay?
(a) Long enough for the infantry to arrive to support his cavalry.
(b) Long enough for Lee to arrive in town.
(c) More than six hours.
(d) All day.

3. What shadow hangs over Dick Garnett?
(a) His brother is on the side of the enemy.
(b) His father loses the family fortune through drink and gambling.
(c) Captured once, he gave away important information to the enemy.
(d) Stonewall Jackson accuses him of cowardice.

4. Why is Fremantle, the Englishman, in Longstreet's camp?
(a) He is observing for the Queen.
(b) He is planning to write a book about American customs.
(c) He is hoping to sell new guns to the Confederate army.
(d) He has been hired as a spy.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What is "The Cause" for Longstreet?

2. What order does Lee give to Ewell?

3. How does Chamberlain say this war is different from other wars?

4. Who is Armistead's friend in the Union army?

5. Pickett concerned about ___________.

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