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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 3, Chapters 1-7.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why did Grant did not approve of the tactics used regarding the Rio Grande venture?
(a) He saw the American role as an entity trying to pick a fight.
(b) He saw the Mexicans as very dangerous.
(c) He saw the Americans as victims to the Mexican military.
(d) He saw this venture as a waste of time and money.

2. The inner core of the army was __________________, comprised of about three thousand men, two thousand of which rode into Asia.
(a) Cavalier Company.
(b) Platoon leaders.
(c) Paratroopers.
(d) Cavalry Companions.

3. How does Grant believe the Civil War was best fought?
(a) When it was to free the slaves.
(b) When it was to quell the growing political conflict throughout the country.
(c) When it was to exacerbate the political differences between the north and the south.
(d) When it was to balance out the economic differences between the north and the south.

4. Even with _________________ soldiers, Darius was unable to outsmart Alexander, who perfectly executed a plan to attack Darius from the rear rather than wait to face the ruler head on at Cilicia.
(a) 1,400,000.
(b) 14,000.
(c) 140,000.
(d) 1,400.

5. Lincoln recognized what in Grant?
(a) His fortitude.
(b) His skill.
(c) His intelligence.
(d) His will.

Short Answer Questions

1. When did things change for Grant?

2. Keegan outlines Wellington's daily schedule, which included just __________ hours of sleep and supreme focus.

3. It was shown that Grant realized his error pre-war when making the distinction between who?

4. Alexander paid a visit to the Oracle and it was said that the Oracle referred to Alexander as the son of whom?

5. What staff training existed in Wellington's day?

(see the answer key)

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