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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Wednesday, July 1, 1863, The First Day, Chapter 2, Buford.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Chamberlain get the mutineers' attention?
(a) Waving a flag
(b) Speaking softly
(c) Blowing a bugle
(d) Firing a shot in the air

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

3. To whom does Buford once more send a message?
(a) Gen. Meade
(b) John Reynolds
(c) Col. Vincent
(d) Joshua Lawrence Chamberlain

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

5. What happens just before dawn when the battle is about to begin?
(a) There is a shower of shooting stars.
(b) Lightning strikes a tree on a hill.
(c) The moon sets in a reddish haze.
(d) A misty rain begins to fall.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is different about the way Buford has his cavalry soldiers fight?

2. What part of his body troubles Lee?

3. What is unusual about Buford's reaction to Reynolds' arrival?

4. Why does Buford pause when writing for help?

5. What catches Buford's eye in the cemetery?

(see the answer key)

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