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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. Why is Kilrain only a private?
(a) He had picked a fight with an officer.
(b) He had stolen a horse.
(c) He had refused promotion several times.
(d) He had only joined the army a few weeks earlier.

2. What does Lee want Longstreet to do in battle?
(a) Be at the front of the charge.
(b) Be responsible for keeping Lee updated on the battle's progression.
(c) Lead his men from the cupola.
(d) Stay out of harm's way.

3. What had been Chamberlain's job before joining the army?
(a) Professor
(b) Shopkeeper
(c) Lawyer
(d) Carpenter

4. What is Buford's main concern?
(a) He himself will be killed in the gunfire.
(b) His men will not be able to hold out long enough for help to arrive.
(c) The ground they are defending is in a poor position.
(d) His men will run out of ammunition and have to fight with bayonets.

5. How is Gettysburg best described?
(a) The second largest city in Pennsylvania.
(b) A small town in the Pennsylvania countryside.
(c) The headquarters of the entire Union army.
(d) A strategically important port town.

Short Answer Questions

1. What message does Reynolds send to his commanders?

2. Chamberlain think the war is about slavery and __________________.

3. Which of these name is NOT used to refer to General Lee?

4. What does Longstreet want Lee to do when Stuart finally returns?

5. What feat does Buford accomplish at Thorofare Gap?

(see the answer key)

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