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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. Why doesn't Lee believe there are Union cavalry in Gettysburg?
(a) Cavalry travels behind infantry, not in front of it.
(b) Gettysburg is known to be sympathetic with the Southern cause.
(c) He believes Stuart would have told him if the cavalry were arriving there.
(d) The Union army has lost so many of its horses, it can no longer support a cavalry.

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

3. What catches Buford's eye in the cemetery?
(a) A tree full of crows.
(b) A gravestone with his family name on it.
(c) A white stone angel with arms outstretched.
(d) A gate that is hanging off its hinges.

4. Pickett concerned about ___________.
(a) How to get letters to his fiancee in the fastest manner.
(b) Losing too many men to continue fighting.
(c) His honor if the Confederates lose this battle.
(d) Being placed last in line in an important battle.

5. Where does Longstreet think Lee and his army should be instead of Chambersburg?
(a) Philadelphia
(b) Richmond
(c) Atlanta
(d) Vicksburg

Short Answer Questions

1. What shadow hangs over Dick Garnett?

2. How does Chamberlain say this war is different from other wars?

3. How is Gettysburg best described?

4. What kind of relationship do Lee and Longstreet have?

5. Which of these name is NOT used to refer to General Lee?

(see the answer key)

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