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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 1 through 14.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Did Grant believe that he would be brave enough to fight a duel?
(a) Yes, of course.
(b) Yes, if he had no other choice.
(c) Yes, maybe.
(d) No, never.

3. Where was Grant born?
(a) Conneaut, Ohio.
(b) Point Pleasant, Ohio.
(c) Bowling Green, Ohio.
(d) Cleveland, Ohio.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Grant planned to do a short stint in the military before doing what?

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

3. Eventually, Grant was ordered to San Francisco. When Grant's uniform first arrived, he put it on and went out in public. Why?

4. Grant contrasted General _______ with General Taylor.

5. He asked for cavalry but was assigned to what?

(see the answer key)

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