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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 26, the Union troops advanced on _____________, Mississippi, and soon reported that the city had been captured.
(a) Columbia.
(b) Corinth.
(c) Cape Town.
(d) Cincinnati.

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

3. Grant said he worked hard, but in 1858, he became ill with what?
(a) Scarlet fever.
(b) Lung fever.
(c) Pneumonia.
(d) A recurring fever.

4. 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) St. Louis.
(b) Santa Fe.
(c) Springfield.
(d) Chicago.

5. Lincoln called for volunteers and Grant joined, taking control of what?
(a) Those soldiers coming from West Point.
(b) The other volunteers until they arrived at their assignments.
(c) The other military leaders until they were given their assignments.
(d) The young soldiers.

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. Did Grant know everything there was to know about the war being waged in Mexico?

4. In Chapter 19, Grant was named _________________ and said he was surprised by the promotion.

5. Grant's time at West Point and in the military meant that he knew who?

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