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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 compliment does Reynolds pay Buford?
(a) He is not a great horseman, but he knows how to choose ground.
(b) If he survives, he might make a soldier one day.
(c) He's the best calvary leader in the army.
(d) He's the best-dressed soldier in the Union army.

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

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

4. How long does Buford hope to hold the Rebel soldiers at bay?
(a) More than six hours.
(b) Long enough for the infantry to arrive to support his cavalry.
(c) All day.
(d) Long enough for Lee to arrive in town.

5. What does Lee hear as he and Longstreet begin to ride?
(a) Thunder
(b) Galloping horses
(c) Artillery
(d) The Rebel yell

Short Answer Questions

1. What shadow hangs over Dick Garnett?

2. Who is Buford initially facing?

3. Who has been given command of the Union Army?

4. What is different about the way Buford has his cavalry soldiers fight?

5. What is Chamberlain told to do to the mutineers if they will not fight?

(see the answer key)

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