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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 40 through 49.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Did Grant believe that he would be brave enough to fight a duel?
(a) No, never.
(b) Yes, if he had no other choice.
(c) Yes, of course.
(d) Yes, maybe.

2. In Chapter 43, Sherman was ordered to prepare to attack _________________ and he successfully maneuvered into position.
(a) Knoxville.
(b) Cincinnati.
(c) Chattanooga.
(d) Lexington.

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

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

5. The move was prompted, in part, by the proximity of whom?
(a) So many other experienced commanders.
(b) So many military families.
(c) So many wealthy families.
(d) So many Confederate troops.

Short Answer Questions

1. On another occasion, Grant saw a man drawing water from a tree that had fallen in the river and questioned him before discovering what?

2. In Chapter 43, Grant described the various points of attack, including that of Sherman at a place called ___________ Ridge.

3. Grant told a story about __________ that he said epitomized the man's character.

4. In Chapter 28, Grant described the battle of _________. Grant said that he wasn't pleased with the results.

5. Rosecrans wanted to pursue farther than Jonesboro but Grant, believing what, ordered him back?

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