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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 15 through 26.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Did Grant dwell on the duel he saw?
(a) Yes, he spent a great deal of time replaying the duel.
(b) No, he hardly mentions the duel or its effect on him.
(c) No, he talked mostly about the impact of the duel on the family members of those involved in a duel.
(d) No, he talked mostly about the impact of the duel on his own thoughts.

2. The following May, Grant moved to Galena, Illinois, where he began working as what in his father's store?
(a) A blacksmith.
(b) A cobbler.
(c) A goldsmith.
(d) A clerk.

3. Who taunted Grant?
(a) The governor of California.
(b) A ragged child.
(c) Most people with whom Grant came into contact in San Francisco.
(d) Another soldier.

4. Grant believed that "a _______________ advance to Atlanta, to Vicksburg, or to any other desired point south" would have been possible, but the advantage was not pressed.
(a) Bloody.
(b) Quick.
(c) Silent.
(d) Bloodless.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. In Chapter 13, Grant attended ________________ and said he didn't understand why people enjoyed the sport.

2. 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?

3. Grant was impressed with whom at West Point?

4. What does Grant say about a fight at Molino del Rey?

5. Grant contrasted General _______ with General Taylor.

(see the answer key)

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