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

2. Which of these is the prevailing opinion held by others about General Meade?
(a) He is the best general either side had ever seen.
(b) He is the only hope for the Union army.
(c) He knows a great deal about the tactics of Robert E. Lee.
(d) He will not be any help.

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

4. Why is Reynolds no longer in command?
(a) He has been severely injured and is taken to the hospital tent.
(b) He has been killed.
(c) His horse gets startled by the cannonfire and runs off with him.
(d) Gen. Meade has arrived and removed him from command.

5. What catches Buford's eye in the cemetery?
(a) A white stone angel with arms outstretched.
(b) A gravestone with his family name on it.
(c) A gate that is hanging off its hinges.
(d) A tree full of crows.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is "The Cause" for Longstreet?

2. What compliment does Reynolds pay Buford?

3. What is Reynolds bringing with him?

4. Why doesn't Lee believe there are Union cavalry in Gettysburg?

5. What is different about the way Buford has his cavalry soldiers fight?

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