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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. What catches Buford's eye in the cemetery?
(a) A gravestone with his family name on it.
(b) A tree full of crows.
(c) A white stone angel with arms outstretched.
(d) A gate that is hanging off its hinges.

2. What is causing Lee frustration at the start of the battle?
(a) His officers are not following his orders.
(b) He has more troops, yet the Union seems to be winning already.
(c) His health is preventing him from getting close to the action.
(d) He has still heard nothing from Stuart.

3. How does Chamberlain get the mutineers' attention?
(a) Blowing a bugle
(b) Waving a flag
(c) Speaking softly
(d) Firing a shot in the air

4. Chamberlain think the war is about slavery and __________________.
(a) States' rights
(b) The North buying up Southern businesses.
(c) The South recreating European nobility.
(d) The right to bear arms

5. What does Joseph Bucklin bring to Chamberlain?
(a) Orders from Gen. Meade.
(b) More ammunition.
(c) The mutineers' grievances.
(d) A letter from his wife.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why is Fremantle, the Englishman, in Longstreet's camp?

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

3. What is unusual about Buford's reaction to Reynolds' arrival?

4. What happens just before dawn when the battle is about to begin?

5. What song of Dan Butterfield's becomes well known?

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