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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. What profession had the spy had before that helps him in his current position?
(a) Actor
(b) Soldier
(c) Jockey
(d) Traveling salesman

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

3. Whose troops wear black hats and are known as the Iron Brigade?
(a) Robert E. Lee's
(b) Joshua Lawrence Chamberlain's
(c) James Longstreet's
(d) John Reynolds'

4. What is Longstreet's opinion of the South's invasion of the North?
(a) Will be difficult, but the South will eventually succeed.
(b) Should have happened much earlier.
(c) Was absolutely necessary.
(d) Should not take the offense when the enemy outnumbers you.

5. Who has been given command of the Union Army?
(a) Grant
(b) Reynolds
(c) Meade
(d) Hooker

Short Answer Questions

1. Why is Fremantle, the Englishman, in Longstreet's camp?

2. Why does Buford make his headquarters at the Seminary?

3. What is Buford's main concern?

4. What is causing the Old Soldier's illness?

5. How is Gettysburg best described?

(see the answer key)

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