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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. What does Grant say about a fight at Molino del Rey?
(a) That battle was worth the many losses.
(b) That battle was useless.
(c) That battle could not have been avoided.
(d) That battle could have been avoided completely.

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

3. Mexico would gain Texas but give up all rights to what?
(a) Arizona.
(b) California and Utah.
(c) Washington, Oregon, and California.
(d) California and New Mexico.

4. Grant said that once the city fell, it seemed that long-term occupation would be _____________.
(a) Necessary.
(b) Useless.
(c) Helpful.
(d) Unnecessary.

5. Grant contrasted General _______ with General Taylor.
(a) Scott.
(b) Morales.
(c) Davis.
(d) Smith.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. The military regiment left Corpus Christi and Grant was promoted to ______________.

3. Did Grant believe that he would be brave enough to fight a duel?

4. Grant was impressed with whom at West Point?

5. Where was Grant born?

(see the answer key)

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