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

2. Why doesn't Lee believe there are Union cavalry in Gettysburg?
(a) Gettysburg is known to be sympathetic with the Southern cause.
(b) The Union army has lost so many of its horses, it can no longer support a cavalry.
(c) Cavalry travels behind infantry, not in front of it.
(d) He believes Stuart would have told him if the cavalry were arriving there.

3. Chamberlain think the war is about slavery and __________________.
(a) The South recreating European nobility.
(b) States' rights
(c) The right to bear arms
(d) The North buying up Southern businesses.

4. Pickett concerned about ___________.
(a) How to get letters to his fiancee in the fastest manner.
(b) His honor if the Confederates lose this battle.
(c) Being placed last in line in an important battle.
(d) Losing too many men to continue fighting.

5. What does Kilrain say Chamberlain should tell the mutineers?
(a) Comforting lies
(b) The truth
(c) Fight or be called cowards.
(d) Fight, or we'll shoot you.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which of these is the prevailing opinion held by others about General Meade?

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

3. How does Chamberlain get the mutineers' attention?

4. How long does Buford hope to hold the Rebel soldiers at bay?

5. What had been Chamberlain's job before joining the army?

(see the answer key)

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