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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 the battle continue without Reynolds?
(a) The Rebels start to gain control.
(b) The troops follow his orders, though he's not there to command.
(c) The remaining commanders begin to argue about strategy.
(d) The Union soldiers quickly begin to fall apart.

2. What does Lee hear as he and Longstreet begin to ride?
(a) Galloping horses
(b) Artillery
(c) Thunder
(d) The Rebel yell

3. What kind of relationship do Lee and Longstreet have?
(a) Lee admires Longstreet but Longstreet thinks Lee is too old for the job.
(b) They are very close although Lee is very formal and Longstreet doesn't speak much.
(c) They used to be very close until they had a disagreement over strategy.
(d) Longstreet is Lee's son-in-law.

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

5. What is the first question Chamberlain has for the mutineers?
(a) When did you last eat?
(b) How many of you will fight?
(c) Why did you mutiny?
(d) Where are you from?

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Kilrain say Chamberlain should tell the mutineers?

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

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

4. What is Buford's main concern?

5. What message does Reynolds send to his commanders?

(see the answer key)

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