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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. How does Chamberlain get the mutineers' attention?
(a) Speaking softly
(b) Waving a flag
(c) Blowing a bugle
(d) Firing a shot in the air

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

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

4. Why does Buford wave to the Rebel officer?
(a) You never know who on the enemy side might be an old friend.
(b) To find out what rank the officer is.
(c) To signal the start of the battle.
(d) To get his attention to discuss a surrender.

5. How does Chamberlain say this war is different from other wars?
(a) People are fighting for money.
(b) People are fighting for other's freedom.
(c) People are fighting for land.
(d) People are fighting for women.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why did the mutineers mutiny?

2. What is Longstreet's opinion of the South's invasion of the North?

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

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

5. What does Kilrain say Chamberlain should tell the mutineers?

(see the answer key)

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