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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 order does Lee give to Ewell?
(a) Pull back and preserve your troops.
(b) Take the hill if at all possible.
(c) Have the cavalry fight dismounted.
(d) Attack the Union's flank.

2. What has happened to Heth?
(a) He has been killed.
(b) His troops have been captured.
(c) He has been wounded in the head.
(d) He has been captured by the enemy.

3. What part of his body troubles Lee?
(a) His lungs
(b) His stomach
(c) His throat
(d) His heart

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

5. What is unusual about Buford's reaction to Reynolds' arrival?
(a) Buford is angry that it has taken Reynolds so long to respond.
(b) Buford is more frightened of Reynolds than of Heth.
(c) Buford is disappointed that Reynolds is taking command.
(d) It is the first time Buford is happy to see the appearance of higher command.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does it seem to Lee that the battle is progressing, as first Rodes and then Early engage in battle?

2. What rumor circulates among the men to help boost morale?

3. What shadow hangs over Dick Garnett?

4. What does Corse find out about the young woman Buford has seen in town?

5. For what is Pickett notorious?

(see the answer key)

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