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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does the battle continue without Reynolds?
(a) The remaining commanders begin to argue about strategy.
(b) The troops follow his orders, though he's not there to command.
(c) The Rebels start to gain control.
(d) The Union soldiers quickly begin to fall apart.

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

3. What had Heth been distinguished for the in old army?
(a) He was the leading expert on hand-to-hand combat.
(b) He had written a manual on the rifle.
(c) He had never lost his cool in battle.
(d) He had developed a new type of warfare.

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

5. To whom does Buford send a message regarding the Rebel troops?
(a) John Reynolds
(b) James Longstreet
(c) Gen. Meade
(d) Joshua Lawrence Chamberlain

Short Answer Questions

1. What memory does Chamberlain have of his brother, Tom, in childhood?

2. What sight appears to Longstreet to look like masses of fat white spiders?

3. What is Reynolds bringing with him?

4. What prediction does Hancock make about the Rebels?

5. Who is described, upon his arrival, as looking "like a French king, all curls and feathers?"

(see the answer key)

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