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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Friday, July 3, 1863, Chapter 2, Longstreet.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is Buford's main concern?
(a) His men will not be able to hold out long enough for help to arrive.
(b) He himself will be killed in the gunfire.
(c) The ground they are defending is in a poor position.
(d) His men will run out of ammunition and have to fight with bayonets.

2. Where does Tom get the coffee that he brings to Chamberlain?
(a) From Gen. Meade with his compliments
(b) From captured Rebel soldiers
(c) From dead soldiers
(d) From the regiment's rations

3. Who is it the spy quotes to himself as he rides along?
(a) George Washington
(b) Shakespeare
(c) Robert E. Lee
(d) Napoleon

4. Now that nearly half of his regiment is gone, what does Rice tell Chamberlain to do?
(a) Take care of the wounded.
(b) Move his remaining men out of harm's way for the time being.
(c) Occupy the big, wooded hill.
(d) Join his men to Sickles' regiment.

5. Who is described, upon his arrival, as looking "like a French king, all curls and feathers?"
(a) George Pickett
(b) Lewis Armistead
(c) Richard Garnett
(d) Arthur Fremantle

Short Answer Questions

1. What had been Chamberlain's job before joining the army?

2. What is causing the Old Soldier's illness?

3. How does the battle continue without Reynolds?

4. Why is Kilrain only a private?

5. To whom does Buford send a message regarding the Rebel troops?

(see the answer key)

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