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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 is the first question Chamberlain has for the mutineers?
(a) When did you last eat?
(b) Why did you mutiny?
(c) Where are you from?
(d) How many of you will fight?

2. Which of these is NOT a way Lee thinks of Reynolds?
(a) A friend
(b) A neat trim man
(c) A dandy
(d) A gentleman

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

4. What is Reynolds bringing with him?
(a) A division of infantry
(b) The First and Eleventh Corps
(c) One brigade
(d) No one. He could not spare the troops

5. Why is Kilrain only a private?
(a) He had only joined the army a few weeks earlier.
(b) He had refused promotion several times.
(c) He had picked a fight with an officer.
(d) He had stolen a horse.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Chamberlain get the mutineers' attention?

2. What happens just before dawn when the battle is about to begin?

3. What is "The Cause" for Longstreet?

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

5. How is Gettysburg best described?

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