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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 6, Lee.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Buford make his headquarters at the Seminary?
(a) The thick walls will protect him from the gunfire.
(b) He will have a good view from the cupola.
(c) He could quickly get extra ammunition to the troops from there.
(d) His orders arre to use a brick building as his headquarters.

2. Why does Longstreet stay up as late as possible?
(a) To await orders from Lee.
(b) To study the battle plans carefully.
(c) To explain strategy to Fremantle.
(d) To avoid thinking about his children.

3. Why is Fremantle, the Englishman, in Longstreet's camp?
(a) He is planning to write a book about American customs.
(b) He is observing for the Queen.
(c) He is hoping to sell new guns to the Confederate army.
(d) He has been hired as a spy.

4. What has happened to Heth?
(a) He has been wounded in the head.
(b) He has been killed.
(c) He has been captured by the enemy.
(d) His troops have been captured.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Which of these is NOT a way Lee thinks of Reynolds?

2. Chamberlain think the war is about slavery and __________________.

3. Why did the mutineers mutiny?

4. How does Chamberlain get the mutineers' attention?

5. What had Heth been distinguished for the in old army?

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