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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 is the situation when Reynolds arrives?
(a) Buford's troops are soundly beating the Rebels.
(b) Buford has given up command to a junior officer.
(c) Buford's troops are holding, but barely.
(d) The Rebels have taken over Buford's headquarters.

2. What is the topic of the passionate discussion between Kemper, Fremantle and the others?
(a) America's inferiority to Britain.
(b) The duty of the British government.
(c) The cause of the war.
(d) The rights of blacks.

3. Why does Sykes want to see Chamberlain?
(a) To compliment him on his leadership the day before.
(b) To make sure he and his men had enough food.
(c) To inquire after his casualties.
(d) To promote him to a new command.

4. For what is Pickett notorious?
(a) Finishing last in his class at West Point.
(b) Giving nicknames to the soldiers under his command.
(c) Getting in fights after drinking too much.
(d) Playing practical jokes on his fellow officers.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Longstreet want Lee to do now that the Union army is retreating?

2. According to Ames, what two things must an officer do to lead men?

3. What shadow hangs over Dick Garnett?

4. What misconception, in Longstreet's opinion, does Fremantle have of Lee?

5. Why does Fremantle say the English have not entered the war?

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