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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 6, Lee.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Buford conclude when the Rebel troops pull back?
(a) Lee has turned -- it's the main body of the Rebel army.
(b) They went to the wrong place by mistake.
(c) The Rebels are scared to face Union soldiers.
(d) The battle will take place outside of town.

2. What profession had the spy had before that helps him in his current position?
(a) Jockey
(b) Actor
(c) Soldier
(d) Traveling salesman

3. Why is Kilrain only a private?
(a) He had refused promotion several times.
(b) He had only joined the army a few weeks earlier.
(c) He had stolen a horse.
(d) He had picked a fight with an officer.

4. How do Lee and Longstreet differ on battle strategy?
(a) Lee wants to take the offensive. Longstreet wants to take the defensive.
(b) Lee wants to lead with the cavalry. Longstreet wants to lead with the infantry.
(c) Lee wants to take the defensive. Longstreet wants to take the offensive.
(d) Lee wants to lead with the infantry. Longstreet wants to lead with the cavalry.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What is different about the way Buford has his cavalry soldiers fight?

2. What feat does Buford accomplish at Thorofare Gap?

3. Chamberlain think the war is about slavery and __________________.

4. What response do Ewell and Early have to Longstreet's idea of moving the troops in between Meade and Washington?

5. What information does the spy have about Stuart?

(see the answer key)

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