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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Thursday, July 2, 1863, The Second Day, Chapter 5, Longstreet.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where is Buford's observation point at the start of the battle?
(a) From horseback on top of Cemetery Hill
(b) From the base of the white angel
(c) From the cupola
(d) From a high tree

2. What does Corse find out about the young woman Buford has seen in town?
(a) Her husband is a prisoner in a Southern camp.
(b) Her husband is an undertaker.
(c) She is a Southern sympathizer.
(d) She is a widow.

3. What does Col. Vincent tell Chamberlain he must do?
(a) Send frequent messages to Vincent updating him on the progress of the battle.
(b) Keep his men hidden behind rocks to surprise the enemy.
(c) Hold as long as he can but preserve his men.
(d) Not withdraw under any circumstances.

4. What question continues to occasionally plague Chamberlain?
(a) What is this war really about?
(b) What if it is he who is wrong?
(c) How could one man take up arms against another?
(d) What is more important, his duty to his men or his duty to his country?

5. What does Buford conclude when the Rebel troops pull back?
(a) Lee has turned -- it's the main body of the Rebel army.
(b) The battle will take place outside of town.
(c) They went to the wrong place by mistake.
(d) The Rebels are scared to face Union soldiers.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which of these does Lee think will NOT be an issue with Meade?

2. What response do Ewell and Early have to Longstreet's idea of moving the troops in between Meade and Washington?

3. Who has been given command of the Union Army?

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

5. How does Lee handle Ewell's failure?

(see the answer key)

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