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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 27 through 39.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In Chapter 15, Grant arrived in San Francisco and said there were many there seeking what?
(a) New friendships.
(b) Work.
(c) Lost family members.
(d) Their fortunes in gold.

2. Grant cited the nature of the fort's commander and predicted what?
(a) Little opposition.
(b) A great deal of opposition.
(c) No opposition.
(d) Quite a bit of opposition.

3. The Confederates destroyed Union supplies intended for Grant's army and he sent troops out in widening circles to gather what?
(a) Weapons.
(b) Everything they could find.
(c) Clothing.
(d) Food.

4. In Chapter 10, the military moved quickly from Vera Cruz to avoid what?
(a) Having to spend a hot summer in Mexico.
(b) Mexican soldiers.
(c) A backlash from the civilians.
(d) The potential for yellow fever outbreaks among the men.

5. Grant talked about the Indians, saying that the trades between Indians and whites had originally been done in ___________, but business had moved to silver half-dollars.
(a) Blankets.
(b) Jewelry.
(c) Gold.
(d) Pelts.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Chapter 14, Grant married who?

2. Rosecrans wanted to pursue farther than Jonesboro but Grant, believing what, ordered him back?

3. Grant contrasted General _______ with General Taylor.

4. Grant joined Sherman on his march into what town?

5. Grant said General Rosecrans, who had not been successful at Corinth, did what in his advance again upon Corinth?

(see the answer key)

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