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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. Which of these name is NOT used to refer to General Lee?
(a) King of Spades
(b) Old Man
(c) Old Granny
(d) The Colonel

2. What order does Lee give to Ewell?
(a) Attack the Union's flank.
(b) Pull back and preserve your troops.
(c) Have the cavalry fight dismounted.
(d) Take the hill if at all possible.

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

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

5. Pickett concerned about ___________.
(a) Being placed last in line in an important battle.
(b) His honor if the Confederates lose this battle.
(c) How to get letters to his fiancee in the fastest manner.
(d) Losing too many men to continue fighting.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is unusual about Buford's reaction to Reynolds' arrival?

2. What does Kilrain say Chamberlain should tell the mutineers?

3. How is Gettysburg best described?

4. For what is Pickett notorious?

5. Why does Buford wave to the Rebel officer?

(see the answer key)

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