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Questions 1-5 of 25:

1.

What compliment does Reynolds pay Buford? (from Wednesday, July 1, 1863, The First Day, Chapter 2, Buford)

He is not a great horseman, but he knows how to choose ground.

He's the best calvary leader in the army.

He's the best-dressed soldier in the Union army.

If he survives, he might make a soldier one day.

2.

Once the Union soldiers start retreating, what is Lee's goal? (from Wednesday, July 1, 1863, The First Day, Chapter 3, Lee)

To fall back to a stronghold outside of Gettysburg.

To go after the Union commanders to create fear in the infantry.

To force the Union out of Gettysburg entirely.

To keep pushing to capture the hill.

3.

How does Armistead get his men's attention when he goes to help Kemper? (from Friday, July 3, 1863, Chapter 4, Armistead)

Shoots his gun into the air.

Puts his hat on top of his uplifted sword.

Blows a bugle call.

Waves a flag in the air.

4.

Now that nearly half of his regiment is gone, what does Rice tell Chamberlain to do? (from Thursday, July 2, 1863, The Second Day, Chapter 4, Chamberlain)

Take care of the wounded.

Occupy the big, wooded hill.

Join his men to Sickles' regiment.

Move his remaining men out of harm's way for the time being.

5.

What image once more haunts Chamberlain? (from Friday, July 3, 1863, Chapter 6, Chamberlain)

Kilrain down and wounded.

The face of the officer he shot with his pistol.

Putting his brother in the hole in the line.

The wounded escaped slave, looking to him for help.

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