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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 decision does Longstreet make after hearing the spy's information?
(a) To send another scout out to confirm.
(b) To go to Lee.
(c) To contact J.E.B. Stuart to get the cavalry to Longstreet's headquarters.
(d) To move the troops to Gettysburg.

2. What does Lee want Longstreet to do in battle?
(a) Be responsible for keeping Lee updated on the battle's progression.
(b) Be at the front of the charge.
(c) Stay out of harm's way.
(d) Lead his men from the cupola.

3. Who is it the spy quotes to himself as he rides along?
(a) Shakespeare
(b) Robert E. Lee
(c) Napoleon
(d) George Washington

4. How do things change when Chamberlain and his men enter Pennsylvania?
(a) The civilians become much more friendly.
(b) The civilians become more hostile.
(c) The weather improves.
(d) The weather gets worse.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What has happened to Heth?

2. What is causing the Old Soldier's illness?

3. Why is Kilrain only a private?

4. What information does the spy have about Stuart?

5. Why is Reynolds no longer in command?

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