Personal Memoirs of U.S. Grant Quiz | Eight Week Quiz A

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Personal Memoirs of U.S. Grant Quiz | Eight Week Quiz A

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

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

3. 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) Suarez.
(b) Giunta.
(c) Morales.
(d) Gonzalez.

4. Eventually, Grant was ordered to San Francisco. When Grant's uniform first arrived, he put it on and went out in public. Why?
(a) He had no other clothes to wear.
(b) He was apparently seeking acclaim for his military service.
(c) He was hoping to encourage others to join the military.
(d) He was promoting attending West Point.

5. Ulysses S. Grant's mother was ______________ and her family was from Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, and he knew little about her parentage.
(a) Hannah Simpson.
(b) Harriet Smith.
(c) Hillary Scott.
(d) Henrietta Sawyer.

Short Answer Questions

1. While the United States wanted a war with Mexico over disputed territory, Grant said what was important?

2. In Chapter 12, Grant was promoted to _________________.

3. In Chapter 14, Grant married who?

4. Grant's father, Jesse R. Grant, was the ________ son of his family.

5. How does Grant describe the civilians at Monterey?

(see the answer key)

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