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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 do Lee and Longstreet differ on battle strategy?
(a) Lee wants to take the offensive. Longstreet wants to take the defensive.
(b) Lee wants to lead with the cavalry. Longstreet wants to lead with the infantry.
(c) Lee wants to lead with the infantry. Longstreet wants to lead with the cavalry.
(d) Lee wants to take the defensive. Longstreet wants to take the offensive.

2. Why does Sorrel not believe the spy?
(a) There would have been word earlier if his information were true.
(b) The spy has given them false information in the past.
(c) Another spy gave different information.
(d) Reports from Stuart contradict the spy's information.

3. Which of these name is NOT used to refer to General Lee?
(a) The Colonel
(b) Old Granny
(c) Old Man
(d) King of Spades

4. What news does the spy have for Longstreet?
(a) The Union Army is on the move.
(b) Confederate troops have been defeated at Harrisburg.
(c) John Reynolds plans to attack Richmond.
(d) Gettysburg has been invaded.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What is described as "that ripply sound that raised the hair, that high thin scream from far away... terrible, inhuman"?

2. What is the first question Chamberlain has for the mutineers?

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

4. Why does Buford pause when writing for help?

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

(see the answer key)

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