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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. In Chapter 21, Grant described the assault and capture of ____________.
(a) Fort David.
(b) Fort Stewart.
(c) Fort Scott.
(d) Fort Henry.

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

3. 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?
(a) Springfield.
(b) Santa Fe.
(c) St. Louis.
(d) Chicago.

4. Grant reported in September at the ________________ Barracks in St. Louis.
(a) Jefferson.
(b) Harrison.
(c) Adams.
(d) Washington.

5. Grant's father, Jesse R. Grant, was the ________ son of his family.
(a) Third.
(b) Fifth.
(c) First.
(d) Sixth.

Short Answer Questions

1. Grant said the Confederate troops were driven steadily back and eventually retreated. Grant said the victory was cinched by the arrival of whom?

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

3. Lincoln called for volunteers and Grant joined, taking control of what?

4. 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?

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

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