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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 30, Grant described the battle at Vicksburg and Sherman's advance along the ___________ River.
(a) Mississippi.
(b) Chattahoochee.
(c) Ohio.
(d) White.

2. He asked for cavalry but was assigned to what?
(a) The armored division.
(b) The airborne division.
(c) The mountain division.
(d) The infantry.

3. What did Grant say that Indians would do because they did not trust store owners to add up multiple purchases?
(a) They would add up their own purchases.
(b) They would only come into buy one item at a time.
(c) They would pay for each separately.
(d) They would not purchase anything at stores.

4. Mexico would gain Texas but give up all rights to what?
(a) California and New Mexico.
(b) California and Utah.
(c) Washington, Oregon, and California.
(d) Arizona.

5. Grant returned to Corinth where he was faced with the daunting task of arranging _________________ for a large number of forces.
(a) Dinner.
(b) Training facilities.
(c) Accommodations.
(d) Weaponry.

Short Answer Questions

1. While the United States wanted a war with Mexico over disputed territory, Grant said what was important?

2. Sherman questioned __________ Grant had planned after the siege at Vicksburg.

3. He described breaking ________ for working with the military.

4. In Chapter 29, troops supporting Grant at Corinth were moved out and Grant said it put him in the unenviable position of being what?

5. In Chapter 38, why did the siege end?

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