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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Friday, July 3, 1863, Chapter 3, Chamberlain.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Kilrain say Chamberlain should tell the mutineers?
(a) The truth
(b) Fight, or we'll shoot you.
(c) Fight or be called cowards.
(d) Comforting lies

2. What does Pitzer tell Chamberlain about Meade?
(a) He had wanted to retreat.
(b) He is the bravest man Pitzer had ever seen.
(c) He is issuing new orders.
(d) He is resigning his position.

3. From what is the book's title derived?
(a) A letter Chamberlain receives from his father.
(b) A sermon from a visiting preacher.
(c) A line of Edgar Allan Poe's.
(d) A speech Chamberlain made at school.

4. 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

5. How does Lee calm his worries?
(a) He confers with Longstreet.
(b) He prays quickly.
(c) He breathes deeply.
(d) He takes a drink of whisky.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Why is Reynolds no longer in command?

3. Where does Tom get the coffee that he brings to Chamberlain?

4. Who is Buford initially facing?

5. What is described as "that ripply sound that raised the hair, that high thin scream from far away... terrible, inhuman"?

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