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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. From what is the book's title derived?
(a) A speech Chamberlain made at school.
(b) A line of Edgar Allan Poe's.
(c) A letter Chamberlain receives from his father.
(d) A sermon from a visiting preacher.

2. What continues to frustrate Lee as the battle progresses?
(a) His officers continue to refuse to follow orders.
(b) He is still fighting "blind" without adequate information.
(c) The Union soldiers are inexplicably beating his men.
(d) His health is slowing him down and taking away his concentration.

3. To whom does Buford once more send a message?
(a) Col. Vincent
(b) John Reynolds
(c) Joshua Lawrence Chamberlain
(d) Gen. Meade

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

5. What does Kilrain think is important in fighting this war?
(a) Race
(b) Justice
(c) Equality
(d) Unity

Short Answer Questions

1. What message does Reynolds send to his commanders?

2. What does Fremantle think the war is really about?

3. Why did the mutineers mutiny?

4. Buford is in need of more _____________.

5. What is Reynolds bringing with him?

(see the answer key)

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