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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. The following May, Grant moved to Galena, Illinois, where he began working as what in his father's store?
(a) A blacksmith.
(b) A cobbler.
(c) A clerk.
(d) A goldsmith.
2. In Chapter 32, Grant described the pressure of public opinion and said that no matter what criticism occurred, who stood behind him, providing support?
(a) Stonewall Jackson.
(b) President Lincoln.
(c) President Robert E. Lee.
(d) George W. Bush.
3. Grant's time at West Point and in the military meant that he knew who?
(a) Foreign military leaders.
(b) Many Union military leaders.
(c) Many of the other long-term military men from both sides of the Civil War.
(d) The President of the United States.
4. Mexico would gain Texas but give up all rights to what?
(a) California and Utah.
(b) Washington, Oregon, and California.
(c) California and New Mexico.
(d) Arizona.
5. 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 had no other clothes to wear.
(b) He was hoping to encourage others to join the military.
(c) He was promoting attending West Point.
(d) He was apparently seeking acclaim for his military service.
Short Answer Questions
1. Grant mentioned the use of ______________ used by the Confederates in an apparent attempt to keep the Union men on their guard, though Grant said he couldn't remember a single death from that tactic.
2. Did Grant believe that he would be brave enough to fight a duel?
3. Davis had orders that Grant would return to St. Louis where Grant discovered that he was to take command of what?
4. In Chapter 28, Grant described the battle of _________. Grant said that he wasn't pleased with the results.
5. While the United States wanted a war with Mexico over disputed territory, Grant said what was important?
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