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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Wednesday, July 1, 1863, The First Day, Chapter 2, Buford.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Buford conclude when the Rebel troops pull back?
(a) The Rebels are scared to face Union soldiers.
(b) The battle will take place outside of town.
(c) Lee has turned -- it's the main body of the Rebel army.
(d) They went to the wrong place by mistake.

2. Who is Armistead's friend in the Union army?
(a) Reynolds
(b) Buford
(c) Chamberlain
(d) Hancock

3. Why does Lee depend on Longstreet?
(a) He has the most distinguished record for offensive warfare.
(b) He is the best commander now that Stonewall Jackson is dead.
(c) He is the only one who knows the Pennsylvania countryside.
(d) He can stir the men with his eloquent speeches.

4. Where is Buford's observation point at the start of the battle?
(a) From horseback on top of Cemetery Hill
(b) From the cupola
(c) From the base of the white angel
(d) From a high tree

5. Whose troops wear black hats and are known as the Iron Brigade?
(a) James Longstreet's
(b) Robert E. Lee's
(c) Joshua Lawrence Chamberlain's
(d) John Reynolds'

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Lee hear as he and Longstreet begin to ride?

2. What is Reynolds bringing with him?

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

4. Why is Kilrain only a private?

5. Why is Fremantle, the Englishman, in Longstreet's camp?

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