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Personal Memoirs of U.S. Grant Quiz

Ulysses S. Grant
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Personal Memoirs of U.S. Grant Quiz

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1)

Grant's situation changed yet again and he assumed the role of district commander in ______ Tennessee. (from Chapter 27 through 39)

South.
North.
East.
West.
2)

In Chapter 67, Grant described the peace negotiations at ________________ and the terms of surrender that came from that meeting. (from Chapters 59 through Appendix)

Arkansas Post.
Appomattox.
Athens.
Adairsville.
3)

In Chapter 31, Grant's headquarters were moved to ___________ Springs. (from Chapter 27 through 39)

Holly.
Palm.
Hot.
Green.
4)

In Chapter 30, Grant described the battle at Vicksburg and Sherman's advance along the ___________ River. (from Chapter 27 through 39)

Chattahoochee.
Ohio.
White.
Mississippi.
5)

The assault on the town that is the answer to #82 resulted in ______________ losses. (from Chapter 27 through 39)

Many.
No.
Tremendous.
Few.
6)

In Chapter 43, Sherman was ordered to prepare to attack _________________ and he successfully maneuvered into position. (from Chapters 40 through 49)

Cincinnati.
Chattanooga.
Knoxville.
Lexington.
7)

Lee responded to the letter by saying he would surrender. Why? (from Chapters 59 through Appendix)

The Confederate cause was hopeless.
He now believed in the Union cause.
He was tired of fighting.
In an effort to end further bloodshed.
8)

When did Grant first meet Lee? (from Chapters 59 through Appendix)

At the beginning of the Civil War.
in the middle of the Civil War.
Prior to the Civil War.
At the end of the Civil War.
9)

In Chapter 42, Grant described what? (from Chapters 40 through 49)

The troops.
His experiences in the war.
The Confederacy.
The military situation.
10)

In Chapter 32, Grant described the pressure of public opinion and said that no matter what criticism occurred, who stood behind him, providing support? (from Chapter 27 through 39)

Stonewall Jackson.
President Robert E. Lee.
President Lincoln.
George W. Bush.
11)

When Lee's forces were discovered, what did Grant learn? (from Chapters 50 through)

He was planning to resign.
He was in need of reinforcements.
He had many injured soldiers.
He'd chosen a place to stand and fight that gave him the tactical advantage.
12)

Grant outlined a letter from ____________ who expressed gratitude for Grant having played an important role in the war situation at Chattanooga. (from Chapters 40 through 49)

Lincoln.
Davis.
Jefferson.
Scott.
13)

Grant received orders from General Halleck to change his position, but Grant did not. Why did he not obey? (from Chapter 27 through 39)

Halleck is a poor leader.
Halleck's orders would be different if he knew the army's current situation.
Grant had already put his own plans in motion.
Grant does not take orders from anyone.
14)

Grant told Sherman in that letter that there were no specific directions forthcoming but urged that he do what? (from Chapters 59 through Appendix)

Keep to the general plan.
Surrender.
Ask for specific directions.
Create new plans.
15)

Former slaves join up with the army and Grant's orders were to allow them to remain within the protection of the military, as long as the slaves do what? (from Chapter 27 through 39)

Find their own food.
Fight.
Do not talk to the Union soldiers.
Arrive of their free will.
16)

In Chapter 53, Grant recommended _____________ of his officers for promotion. (from Chapters 50 through)

Several.
Very few.
None.
One.
17)

Grant wrote Sherman a letter on ______________ 3, 1864. He said that it appeared Sherman faced no real obstacles but Grant declined celebrating Sherman's victory, saying he didn't want to do so until "the victory is assured". (from Chapters 59 through Appendix)

December.
May.
September.
March.
18)

Grant and other officers were within full view - and rifle range - of the Confederates one day. Did the enemy shoot at them? (from Chapters 40 through 49)

Yes, a couple of times.
Yes, many times.
No, never.
Yes, one time.
19)

Were the talks successful? (from Chapters 59 through Appendix)

No.
Yes, but not immediately.
Yes, immediately.
Somewhat.
20)

What information did Grant give of the dead and wounded? (from Chapters 59 through Appendix)

Descriptions of injuries.
Numbers.
Where these men were located.
Causes of death or injury.
21)

In Chapter 41, Grant toured the area and the first order of business was to do what? (from Chapters 40 through 49)

Find a place to camp.
Recruit more volunteers.
Create more comfortable living conditions for the soldiers.
Create a workable supply line.
22)

In Chapter 51, Grant looked back on the battle. He said the Union forces were commended for their ability to ___________________, then performing as a unit. (from Chapters 50 through)

Cross a stream in close proximity to the Confederate troops.
Hide silently for many hours.
Come upon the Confederates quietly.
Create a large trench.
23)

General Burnside found himself in distress for what? (from Chapters 40 through 49)

Medicine.
Housing.
Rations.
Ammunition.
24)

Lee moved his center of operations leaving an entire Union regiment without what? (from Chapters 50 through)

Weapons.
Food.
An enemy to face.
A plan of attack.
25)

Grant said General Rosecrans, who had not been successful at Corinth, did what in his advance again upon Corinth? (from Chapter 27 through 39)

Took the wrong road.
Not provide enough rations for the trip.
Took too few troops.
Took a very exposed route.
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