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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 4, Chamberlain.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Who is described, upon his arrival, as looking "like a French king, all curls and feathers?"
(a) Lewis Armistead
(b) George Pickett
(c) Richard Garnett
(d) Arthur Fremantle

3. Where does Longstreet think Lee and his army should be instead of Chambersburg?
(a) Atlanta
(b) Vicksburg
(c) Philadelphia
(d) Richmond

4. What order does Lee give to Ewell?
(a) Attack the Union's flank.
(b) Have the cavalry fight dismounted.
(c) Pull back and preserve your troops.
(d) Take the hill if at all possible.

5. What is different about the way Buford has his cavalry soldiers fight?
(a) They fight on foot, not on horseback.
(b) They use bows and arrows.
(c) They form a circle and surround the enemy.
(d) They fight in civilian clothes, not in uniform.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Armistead say Lee will not use a defensive strategy?

2. How do Lee and Longstreet differ on battle strategy?

3. What is the topic of the passionate discussion between Kemper, Fremantle and the others?

4. How does the battle continue without Reynolds?

5. Pickett concerned about ___________.

(see the answer key)

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