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

2. What memory does Chamberlain have of his brother, Tom, in childhood?
(a) Tom and Lawrence helping their father on the farm.
(b) Tom getting in fights at school over Lawrence's bookishness.
(c) Tom getting lost in the winter and finding his way back on his own.
(d) Tom always at Lawrence's heels, trying to be just like him.

3. What continues to frustrate Lee as the battle progresses?
(a) He is still fighting "blind" without adequate information.
(b) The Union soldiers are inexplicably beating his men.
(c) His officers continue to refuse to follow orders.
(d) His health is slowing him down and taking away his concentration.

4. What had been Chamberlain's job before joining the army?
(a) Carpenter
(b) Shopkeeper
(c) Lawyer
(d) Professor

5. What is the situation when Reynolds arrives?
(a) Buford's troops are holding, but barely.
(b) The Rebels have taken over Buford's headquarters.
(c) Buford has given up command to a junior officer.
(d) Buford's troops are soundly beating the Rebels.

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 rumor circulates among the men to help boost morale?

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

4. What profession had the spy had before that helps him in his current position?

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

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