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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. Chamberlain comes from the state of _________.
(a) Connecticut
(b) Vermont
(c) Maine
(d) Massachusetts

2. Why does Sorrel not believe the spy?
(a) The spy has given them false information in the past.
(b) Reports from Stuart contradict the spy's information.
(c) There would have been word earlier if his information were true.
(d) Another spy gave different information.

3. Why does Buford make his headquarters at the Seminary?
(a) The thick walls will protect him from the gunfire.
(b) His orders arre to use a brick building as his headquarters.
(c) He could quickly get extra ammunition to the troops from there.
(d) He will have a good view from the cupola.

4. How is Gettysburg best described?
(a) The second largest city in Pennsylvania.
(b) A small town in the Pennsylvania countryside.
(c) A strategically important port town.
(d) The headquarters of the entire Union army.

5. What is the difficulty Lee's army has with being in Pennsylvania?
(a) They cannot get messages to Confederacy headquarters.
(b) They are now invaders of enemy territory.
(c) They have no maps of the state.
(d) They are too far from their supply line.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Lee think there is an opportunity here?

2. What is the situation when Reynolds arrives?

3. What happens just before dawn when the battle is about to begin?

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

5. Who has been given command of the Union Army?

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