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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 happens just before dawn when the battle is about to begin?
(a) The moon sets in a reddish haze.
(b) There is a shower of shooting stars.
(c) Lightning strikes a tree on a hill.
(d) A misty rain begins to fall.

2. How does it seem to Lee that the battle is progressing, as first Rodes and then Early engage in battle?
(a) It is haphazard, doomed to failure.
(b) It is happening beyond his control.
(c) It is well-organized, and victory is certain.
(d) It is just as he planned.

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

4. What is Buford's main concern?
(a) His men will not be able to hold out long enough for help to arrive.
(b) He himself will be killed in the gunfire.
(c) The ground they are defending is in a poor position.
(d) His men will run out of ammunition and have to fight with bayonets.

5. Whose presence does Lee feel during his meeting with Ewell, Early and Rodes?
(a) Stonewall Jackson's
(b) The first man he killed in combat
(c) His son, Rooney's
(d) John Reynolds'

Short Answer Questions

1. Where does Longstreet think Lee and his army should be instead of Chambersburg?

2. How do things change when Chamberlain and his men enter Pennsylvania?

3. For whose soul does Lee pray ?

4. What does Buford conclude when the Rebel troops pull back?

5. What continues to frustrate Lee as the battle progresses?

(see the answer key)

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