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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 Buford conclude when the Rebel troops pull back?
(a) The Rebels are scared to face Union soldiers.
(b) Lee has turned -- it's the main body of the Rebel army.
(c) They went to the wrong place by mistake.
(d) The battle will take place outside of town.

2. What does Tom say about the battle the day before?
(a) Many of the men cannot bring themselves to use the bayonets.
(b) Chamberlain should have given a different command.
(c) The bayonets are very effective -- he saw lots of men killed by them.
(d) He had no time to be afraid during the battle.

3. Why does Buford wave to the Rebel officer?
(a) To find out what rank the officer is.
(b) You never know who on the enemy side might be an old friend.
(c) To get his attention to discuss a surrender.
(d) To signal the start of the battle.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Longstreet stay up as late as possible?

2. What scent directs Buford to headquarters?

3. What disagreement does Buford encounter upon arriving at headquarters?

4. What has happened to Heth?

5. What is the situation when Reynolds arrives?

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