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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 50 through.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. A letter dated _____________, 1864, from Grant to General Meade, indicated Grant's desire that Meade determine when he should withdraw troops from a deadly situation and when to press.
(a) August 3.
(b) June 3.
(c) September 3.
(d) April 3.

2. Grant described the complicated maneuvering it took to establish a siege of ______________.
(a) Petersburg.
(b) Strongsville.
(c) St. Petersburg.
(d) Philiipsburg.

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) Food.
(d) Clothing.

4. On ____________, Grant issued a series of orders, including an order sending John A. McClernand to the right wing, Sherman to the left, and James B. McPherson at the middle.
(a) May 20, 1863.
(b) September 20, 1863.
(c) April 20, 1863.
(d) November 20, 1863.

5. On a Friday, Grant took a fall with his horse and was injured, though not as seriously as he might have been because of what?
(a) The softness of the rain-soaked ground.
(b) The way his horse fell.
(c) The medical care he received right after the accident.
(d) His skill as a rider.

Short Answer Questions

1. Grant described the use of the ____________ at this siege.

2. Two days later, Grant set up a military trap with several troops apparently exposed to attack, hoping what?

3. In Chapter 31, Grant's headquarters were moved to ___________ Springs.

4. Grant described the unrest of the nation in the winter of _______________.

5. In Chapter 36, Grant said the campaign had been successful in doing what?

(see the answer key)

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