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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 described an incident in which who was apparently killed but was later seen watching another fight?
(a) A soldier.
(b) Abraham Lincoln.
(c) A cockfighter.
(d) A bullfighter.

2. In Chapter 10, the military moved quickly from Vera Cruz to avoid what?
(a) The potential for yellow fever outbreaks among the men.
(b) A backlash from the civilians.
(c) Mexican soldiers.
(d) Having to spend a hot summer in Mexico.

3. In Chapter 18, Grant left Galena as commander of the _______ Regiment.
(a) 11th.
(b) 21st.
(c) 8th.
(d) 14th.

4. In Chapter 13, Grant attended ________________ and said he didn't understand why people enjoyed the sport.
(a) A dogfight.
(b) A cockfight.
(c) Boxing.
(d) A bullfight.

5. He asked for cavalry but was assigned to what?
(a) The infantry.
(b) The mountain division.
(c) The airborne division.
(d) The armored division.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who was Nicholas P. Trist?

2. In Chapter 16, Grant resigned from the military. He and Julia had two children by this time and Grant moved the family to land she owned near what city?

3. In Chapter 23, Grant received another promotion, this time to _______________ of the volunteers. In this role, he ordered a march on Nashville. There was some wrangling over the command and Grant was briefly relieved of the command then returned to the position.

4. In Chapter 19, Grant was named _________________ and said he was surprised by the promotion.

5. How does Grant feel about his involvement in the Mexican War?

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