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

2. What is the topic of the passionate discussion between Kemper, Fremantle and the others?
(a) The cause of the war.
(b) The duty of the British government.
(c) The rights of blacks.
(d) America's inferiority to Britain.

3. What part of his body troubles Lee?
(a) His heart
(b) His lungs
(c) His throat
(d) His stomach

4. Which of these does Lee think will NOT be an issue with Meade?
(a) It will take him some time to get up to speed.
(b) His information will be poor.
(c) He will have staff problems.
(d) He will not be bringing adequate ammunition.

5. What is unusual about Buford's reaction to Reynolds' arrival?
(a) Buford is angry that it has taken Reynolds so long to respond.
(b) It is the first time Buford is happy to see the appearance of higher command.
(c) Buford is disappointed that Reynolds is taking command.
(d) Buford is more frightened of Reynolds than of Heth.

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 internal conflict with which Lee struggles?

3. What shadow hangs over Dick Garnett?

4. What is Chamberlain told to do to the mutineers if they will not fight?

5. What is Reynolds bringing with him?

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