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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. Why does Buford wave to the Rebel officer?
(a) To signal the start of the battle.
(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 find out what rank the officer is.

2. Which of these is NOT Fremantle's opinion of Lee?
(a) He has great forbears.
(b) He is a gentleman.
(c) He is overly virtuous.
(d) He is as good as an English general.

3. Which of these is NOT a way Lee thinks of Reynolds?
(a) A dandy
(b) A neat trim man
(c) A gentleman
(d) A friend

4. Why does Gibbon not want Buford to go into headquarters?
(a) There is a private discussion going on.
(b) There is a fist fight underway inside.
(c) It's too crowded already.
(d) Howard has a complaint against him.

5. What rumor circulates among the men to help boost morale?
(a) Lee has been killed in battle.
(b) General McClellan has assumed command of the army.
(c) Extra troops are coming and will be relieving the Maine men in the morning.
(d) The Rebels have been routed from Gettysburg.

Short Answer Questions

1. What strategy does Lee decide is the best course of action?

2. What surprises Chamberlain about his interaction with the escaped slave?

3. What does Corse find out about the young woman Buford has seen in town?

4. Why does Buford make his headquarters at the Seminary?

5. Who is Armistead's friend in the Union army?

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