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

2. Who is described, upon his arrival, as looking "like a French king, all curls and feathers?"
(a) Arthur Fremantle
(b) Richard Garnett
(c) George Pickett
(d) Lewis Armistead

3. How long does Buford hope to hold the Rebel soldiers at bay?
(a) More than six hours.
(b) Long enough for the infantry to arrive to support his cavalry.
(c) All day.
(d) Long enough for Lee to arrive in town.

4. How does the battle continue without Reynolds?
(a) The Rebels start to gain control.
(b) The remaining commanders begin to argue about strategy.
(c) The Union soldiers quickly begin to fall apart.
(d) The troops follow his orders, though he's not there to command.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What kind of relationship do Lee and Longstreet have?

2. To whom does Buford once more send a message?

3. What profession had the spy had before that helps him in his current position?

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

5. What had been Chamberlain's job before joining the army?

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