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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. To whom does Buford once more send a message?
(a) Gen. Meade
(b) Col. Vincent
(c) Joshua Lawrence Chamberlain
(d) John Reynolds

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

3. What news does the spy have for Longstreet?
(a) The Union Army is on the move.
(b) John Reynolds plans to attack Richmond.
(c) Gettysburg has been invaded.
(d) Confederate troops have been defeated at Harrisburg.

4. From what is the book's title derived?
(a) A line of Edgar Allan Poe's.
(b) A letter Chamberlain receives from his father.
(c) A sermon from a visiting preacher.
(d) A speech Chamberlain made at school.

5. What has Heth done that he was not supposed to have done?
(a) He engages in battle with the enemy.
(b) He has captured the enemy's headquarters.
(c) He has sent his troops to support Longstreet's.
(d) He has moved his artillery in front of Lee.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is unusual about Buford's reaction to Reynolds' arrival?

2. What is Chamberlain told to do to the mutineers if they will not fight?

3. What is Buford's main concern?

4. To whom does Buford send a message regarding the Rebel troops?

5. What is Lee waiting for at the end of the chapter?

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