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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 information does the spy have about Stuart?
(a) He and his cavalry were captured by Union soldiers.
(b) He has been court-martialed.
(c) He had defeated Reynold's troops a few days before.
(d) He's riding in the north, not doing any real damage.

2. For whose soul does Lee pray ?
(a) His own
(b) Stonewall Jackson's
(c) John Reynolds'
(d) Rooney Lee's

3. How does Chamberlain say this war is different from other wars?
(a) People are fighting for money.
(b) People are fighting for women.
(c) People are fighting for other's freedom.
(d) People are fighting for land.

4. From what is the book's title derived?
(a) A line of Edgar Allan Poe's.
(b) A sermon from a visiting preacher.
(c) A letter Chamberlain receives from his father.
(d) A speech Chamberlain made at school.

5. Which of these is the prevailing opinion held by others about General Meade?
(a) He is the best general either side had ever seen.
(b) He will not be any help.
(c) He is the only hope for the Union army.
(d) He knows a great deal about the tactics of Robert E. Lee.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is "The Cause" for Longstreet?

2. What catches Buford's eye in the cemetery?

3. What does Kilrain say Chamberlain should tell the mutineers?

4. What is the topic of the passionate discussion between Kemper, Fremantle and the others?

5. Why is Reynolds no longer in command?

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