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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. How does Chamberlain get the mutineers' attention?
(a) Firing a shot in the air
(b) Speaking softly
(c) Waving a flag
(d) Blowing a bugle

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

3. To whom does Buford send a message regarding the Rebel troops?
(a) James Longstreet
(b) Joshua Lawrence Chamberlain
(c) Gen. Meade
(d) John Reynolds

4. 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.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What order does Lee give to Ewell?

2. Chamberlain comes from the state of _________.

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

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

5. How long does Buford hope to hold the Rebel soldiers at bay?

(see the answer key)

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