View a FREE sample

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 does Lee depend on Longstreet?
(a) He has the most distinguished record for offensive warfare.
(b) He is the best commander now that Stonewall Jackson is dead.
(c) He is the only one who knows the Pennsylvania countryside.
(d) He can stir the men with his eloquent speeches.

2. What compliment does Reynolds pay Buford?
(a) If he survives, he might make a soldier one day.
(b) He's the best-dressed soldier in the Union army.
(c) He is not a great horseman, but he knows how to choose ground.
(d) He's the best calvary leader in the army.

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

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Longstreet's opinion of the South's invasion of the North?

2. To whom does Buford once more send a message?

3. Who is described, upon his arrival, as looking "like a French king, all curls and feathers?"

4. How does Chamberlain get the mutineers' attention?

5. What is the situation when Reynolds arrives?

(see the answer key)

This section contains 306 words (approx. 2 pages at 300 words per page) View a FREE sample