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

2. Which of these is NOT a way Lee thinks of Reynolds?
(a) A friend
(b) A dandy
(c) A neat trim man
(d) A gentleman

3. For what is Pickett notorious?
(a) Finishing last in his class at West Point.
(b) Getting in fights after drinking too much.
(c) Giving nicknames to the soldiers under his command.
(d) Playing practical jokes on his fellow officers.

4. What rumor circulates among the men to help boost morale?
(a) The Rebels have been routed from Gettysburg.
(b) Lee has been killed in battle.
(c) General McClellan has assumed command of the army.
(d) Extra troops are coming and will be relieving the Maine men in the morning.

5. Where is Buford's observation point at the start of the battle?
(a) From a high tree
(b) From horseback on top of Cemetery Hill
(c) From the cupola
(d) From the base of the white angel

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Lee tell Taylor to do with the blind horse?

2. What does Lee hear as he and Longstreet begin to ride?

3. To whom does Buford once more send a message?

4. Why does Buford pause when writing for help?

5. Which of these does Lee think will NOT be an issue with Meade?

(see the answer key)

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