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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. Where is Chamberlain's regiment sent?
(a) To the right end of the line
(b) Back to the left, where they had been
(c) To the center of the line
(d) Off the battlefield entirely, to rest

2. What surprises Chamberlain about his interaction with the escaped slave?
(a) The slave's articulateness
(b) His own feelings of revulsion
(c) The similarity between them
(d) The instant feeling of brotherhood

3. Why does Buford wave to the Rebel officer?
(a) To get his attention to discuss a surrender.
(b) To find out what rank the officer is.
(c) You never know who on the enemy side might be an old friend.
(d) To signal the start of the battle.

4. What difficulty faces Longstreet?
(a) Not knowing the area well, he's forced to turn his troops around and lead a counter-march.
(b) His horse lames himself, and Longstreet has to find another one.
(c) He cannot focus on the battle because he keeps thinking about his dead children.
(d) His men lose confidence in his leadership and refuse to fight.

5. What compliment does Reynolds pay Buford?
(a) He's the best-dressed soldier in the Union army.
(b) He is not a great horseman, but he knows how to choose ground.
(c) He's the best calvary leader in the army.
(d) If he survives, he might make a soldier one day.

Short Answer Questions

1. After Chamberlain talks to them, how many of the mutineers still refuse to fight?

2. What memory suddenly strikes Longstreet?

3. Who arrives at headquarters?

4. What news does Trimble bring to Lee?

5. Who has still not yet reported to Lee?

(see the answer key)

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