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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. How does Ewell appear to Lee?
(a) As a caged tiger
(b) As a scared rabbit
(c) As a hopping bird
(d) As a wounded wolf

2. Which of these is NOT a description of Stonewall Jackson as given by Longstreet to Fremantle?
(a) He loved to chew lemons.
(b) He went around with his finger in the air.
(c) He did not eat pepper.
(d) He was compassionate toward his enemies.

3. What rumor circulates among the men to help boost morale?
(a) The Rebels have been routed from Gettysburg.
(b) General McClellan has assumed command of the army.
(c) Extra troops are coming and will be relieving the Maine men in the morning.
(d) Lee has been killed in battle.

4. What decision does Longstreet make after hearing the spy's information?
(a) To move the troops to Gettysburg.
(b) To contact J.E.B. Stuart to get the cavalry to Longstreet's headquarters.
(c) To send another scout out to confirm.
(d) To go to Lee.

5. What is the situation when Reynolds arrives?
(a) Buford's troops are soundly beating the Rebels.
(b) Buford has given up command to a junior officer.
(c) The Rebels have taken over Buford's headquarters.
(d) Buford's troops are holding, but barely.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is Armistead's friend in the Union army?

2. How does Lee handle Ewell's failure?

3. What shadow hangs over Dick Garnett?

4. Once the Union soldiers start retreating, what is Lee's goal?

5. What news does Trimble bring to Lee?

(see the answer key)

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