1. Grant was sent to Ironton, Missouri, and eventually on to Jefferson City. While there, he met who for the first time?
(a) Colonel Thomas Jefferson.
(b) Colonel Jefferson B. Davis.
(c) Colonel Robert E. Lee.
(d) Colonel Mustard.

2. In Chapter 22, Grant planned to attack Fort Donelson but was hampered by what?
(a) Tornadoes.
(b) Snow.
(c) Heavy rains.
(d) Landslides.

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

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

5. Grant described the unrest of the nation in the winter of _______________.
(a) 1859-1860.
(b) 1861-1862.
(c) 1860-1861.
(d) 1862-1863.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Chapter 25, Grant said Confederate General Albert Sidney Johnston was wounded at Shiloh and, refusing to give up his command because _________________, remained on his horse until he was so weak from loss of blood that he died.

2. Grant contrasted General _______ with General Taylor.

3. He described breaking ________ for working with the military.

4. Grant described an incident in which who was apparently killed but was later seen watching another fight?

5. Did Grant dwell on the duel he saw?

(see the answer key)

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