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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 2, Chamberlain.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is different about the way Buford has his cavalry soldiers fight?
(a) They form a circle and surround the enemy.
(b) They fight on foot, not on horseback.
(c) They fight in civilian clothes, not in uniform.
(d) They use bows and arrows.

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

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

4. Who is Buford initially facing?
(a) Ewell
(b) Longstreet
(c) Early
(d) Heth

5. Why does Gibbon not want Buford to go into headquarters?
(a) It's too crowded already.
(b) There is a fist fight underway inside.
(c) There is a private discussion going on.
(d) Howard has a complaint against him.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why is the slave shot?

2. What compliment does Reynolds pay Buford?

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

4. What scent directs Buford to headquarters?

5. What question continues to occasionally plague Chamberlain?

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