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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 28, Grant described the battle of _________. Grant said that he wasn't pleased with the results.
(a) Linus.
(b) Linville.
(c) Luka.
(d) Lexington.

2. 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.
(a) He was not willing to give up control.
(b) There was no one to take over.
(c) He wanted to beat the Union soldiers.
(d) The wound was not severe.

3. Why did Grant object to attending West Point?
(a) His family did not have the money to send him to West Point.
(b) He feared he could not pass.
(c) He did not want to attend college.
(d) He did not want to be in the military.

4. Who taunted Grant?
(a) The governor of California.
(b) A ragged child.
(c) Another soldier.
(d) Most people with whom Grant came into contact in San Francisco.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Grant said that he looked back on the taking of "the City of Mexico" and could see that the troops should have done what?

2. A Confederate officer later said that he'd pointed Grant out to his men, saying that they were welcome to shoot him. Did anyone shoot at him?

3. The fighting continued and Grant described in detail the movements of the men and the ________-hour battle at Champion's Hill.

4. Lincoln called for volunteers and Grant joined, taking control of what?

5. Grant described the unrest of the nation in the winter of _______________.

(see the answer key)

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