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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. Grant noted that the fifty-dollar gold pieces were not government issue but were common in the area and were called what?
(a) Pounds.
(b) Chunks.
(c) Slinks.
(d) Slugs.

2. In Chapter 25, Grant said Confederate General Albert Sidney Johnston was wounded at Shiloh and, refusing to give up his command because _________________, remained on his horse until he was so weak from loss of blood that he died.
(a) He was not willing to give up control.
(b) The wound was not severe.
(c) He wanted to beat the Union soldiers.
(d) There was no one to take over.

3. Grant was impressed with whom at West Point?
(a) General Peterson.
(b) General Jackson.
(c) General Davies.
(d) General Scott.

4. The military moved to Vera Cruz where the Americans beat at the city's walls until General ____________, the commander of the city, surrendered and General Scott's forces moved into the city.
(a) Gonzalez.
(b) Suarez.
(c) Giunta.
(d) Morales.

5. The military regiment left Corpus Christi and Grant was promoted to ______________.
(a) Lieutenant General.
(b) Lieutenant Colonel.
(c) Second Lieutenant.
(d) First Lieutenant.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Chapter 22, Grant planned to attack Fort Donelson but was hampered by what?

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

3. In Chapter 15, Grant arrived in San Francisco and said there were many there seeking what?

4. In Chapter 14, Grant married who?

5. Who taunted Grant?

(see the answer key)

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