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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 Lee waiting for at the end of the chapter?
(a) Much needed medication for his heart condition
(b) Longstreet's spy to bring him new information
(c) Ewell's attack on the hill
(d) A message of surrender from the Union command

2. What had Heth been distinguished for the in old army?
(a) He had written a manual on the rifle.
(b) He had never lost his cool in battle.
(c) He was the leading expert on hand-to-hand combat.
(d) He had developed a new type of warfare.

3. What continues to frustrate Lee as the battle progresses?
(a) His health is slowing him down and taking away his concentration.
(b) He is still fighting "blind" without adequate information.
(c) The Union soldiers are inexplicably beating his men.
(d) His officers continue to refuse to follow orders.

4. What is "The Cause" for Longstreet?
(a) Victory
(b) Southern aristocracy
(c) Slavery
(d) States' rights

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

Short Answer Questions

1. To whom does Buford once more send a message?

2. Who is Buford initially facing?

3. Pickett concerned about ___________.

4. Where is Buford's observation point at the start of the battle?

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

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