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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. Why does Buford make his headquarters at the Seminary?
(a) He could quickly get extra ammunition to the troops from there.
(b) The thick walls will protect him from the gunfire.
(c) He will have a good view from the cupola.
(d) His orders arre to use a brick building as his headquarters.

2. What is described as "that ripply sound that raised the hair, that high thin scream from far away... terrible, inhuman"?
(a) The scream of wounded men
(b) The Rebel yell
(c) The scream of wounded horses
(d) The scream of incoming cannon fire

3. What news does the spy have for Longstreet?
(a) Gettysburg has been invaded.
(b) The Union Army is on the move.
(c) John Reynolds plans to attack Richmond.
(d) Confederate troops have been defeated at Harrisburg.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What sight appears to Longstreet to look like masses of fat white spiders?

3. Why doesn't Lee believe there are Union cavalry in Gettysburg?

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

5. Which of these name is NOT used to refer to General Lee?

(see the answer key)

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