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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Monday, June 29, 1863, Chapter 4, Longstreet.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Chamberlain comes from the state of _________.
(a) Maine
(b) Vermont
(c) Connecticut
(d) Massachusetts

3. Why does Buford pause when writing for help?
(a) He has an argument with his superior and does not want to apologize.
(b) He has to think up a code in case the enemy got hold of the message.
(c) He has written for help before and it has never come.
(d) He does not want his superiors to think he cannot handle the battle.

4. What feat does Buford accomplish at Thorofare Gap?
(a) He creates a rockslide, taking out an entire Rebel division.
(b) His men capture the most Rebel prisoners in the war so far.
(c) He beats a Rebel officer in hand-to-hand combat.
(d) His 3000 men hold off Longstreet's 25,000 for six hours.

5. Why does Buford make his headquarters at the Seminary?
(a) The thick walls will protect him from the gunfire.
(b) He will have a good view from the cupola.
(c) His orders arre to use a brick building as his headquarters.
(d) He could quickly get extra ammunition to the troops from there.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Buford wave to the Rebel officer?

2. What information does the spy have about Stuart?

3. What is "The Cause" for Longstreet?

4. After Chamberlain talks to them, how many of the mutineers still refuse to fight?

5. What kind of relationship do Lee and Longstreet have?

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