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

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

3. What is described as "that ripply sound that raised the hair, that high thin scream from far away... terrible, inhuman"?
(a) The scream of wounded horses
(b) The scream of wounded men
(c) The Rebel yell
(d) The scream of incoming cannon fire

4. What is causing the Old Soldier's illness?
(a) Eating too many cherries.
(b) Drinking unboiled water.
(c) Eating spoiled meat.
(d) Sharing eating utensils.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is Armistead's friend in the Union army?

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

3. What is the situation when Reynolds arrives?

4. Who is it the spy quotes to himself as he rides along?

5. Which of these is the prevailing opinion held by others about General Meade?

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