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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 27 through 39.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In Chapter 36, Grant said the campaign had been successful in doing what?
(a) Giving him a sense of purpose.
(b) Weakening the morale of the Confederates.
(c) Gaining more supporters of the northern cause.
(d) Physically splitting two important Confederate troops.

2. Who was Nicholas P. Trist?
(a) A Christian missionary who translated during the peace treaty.
(b) A U.S. representative charged with negotiating a peace treaty.
(c) A U.S. soldier who was a POW in Mexico.
(d) A U.S. civilian who risked his life to get important information to Grant.

3. Grant described the use of the ____________ at this siege.
(a) Shields.
(b) Cannons.
(c) Rifles.
(d) Trenches.

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 was apparently seeking acclaim for his military service.
(b) He was promoting attending West Point.
(c) He was hoping to encourage others to join the military.
(d) He had no other clothes to wear.

5. How does Grant describe the civilians at Monterey?
(a) Hostile.
(b) Worried.
(c) Friendly.
(d) Shy.

Short Answer Questions

1. Grant said he worked hard, but in 1858, he became ill with what?

2. On a Friday, Grant took a fall with his horse and was injured, though not as seriously as he might have been because of what?

3. ______________ fell on Grant and left him painfully bruised and swollen.

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

5. Mexico would gain Texas but give up all rights to what?

(see the answer key)

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