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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. After Chamberlain talks to them, how many of the mutineers still refuse to fight?
(a) 120
(b) 6
(c) 10
(d) 114

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

3. How long does Buford hope to hold the Rebel soldiers at bay?
(a) Long enough for Lee to arrive in town.
(b) Long enough for the infantry to arrive to support his cavalry.
(c) More than six hours.
(d) All day.

4. What news does the spy have for Longstreet?
(a) Confederate troops have been defeated at Harrisburg.
(b) John Reynolds plans to attack Richmond.
(c) Gettysburg has been invaded.
(d) The Union Army is on the move.

5. Which of these is the prevailing opinion held by others about General Meade?
(a) He is the best general either side had ever seen.
(b) He knows a great deal about the tactics of Robert E. Lee.
(c) He is the only hope for the Union army.
(d) He will not be any help.

Short Answer Questions

1. What information does the spy have about Stuart?

2. Why does Sorrel not believe the spy?

3. Why doesn't Lee believe there are Union cavalry in Gettysburg?

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

5. What does Joseph Bucklin bring to Chamberlain?

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