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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. While the United States wanted a war with Mexico over disputed territory, Grant said what was important?
(a) That the U.S. treat the Mexicans humanely.
(b) That the U.S. made the first hostile move.
(c) That Mexico give up their territory without any dispute.
(d) That Mexico made the first hostile move.

2. At Grant's request, _________________ was transferred to take over the command of the Army of Tennessee which was headquartered near Grant's location.
(a) Sherman.
(b) Jackson.
(c) Stanton.
(d) Rosecrans.

3. Ulysses S. Grant's mother was ______________ and her family was from Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, and he knew little about her parentage.
(a) Hillary Scott.
(b) Henrietta Sawyer.
(c) Hannah Simpson.
(d) Harriet Smith.

4. In Chapter 45, Grant was moved to ____________ and established a headquarters there.
(a) Asheville.
(b) Knoxville.
(c) Memphis.
(d) Gatlinburg.

5. Grant received orders from General Halleck to change his position, but Grant did not. Why did he not obey?
(a) Grant had already put his own plans in motion.
(b) Grant does not take orders from anyone.
(c) Halleck is a poor leader.
(d) Halleck's orders would be different if he knew the army's current situation.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Chapter 41, Grant toured the area and the first order of business was to do what?

2. What does Grant say about a fight at Molino del Rey?

3. Who was Nicholas P. Trist?

4. Grant described the men posted at the edge of the river at Chattanooga and said they were accustomed to seeing what?

5. Grant outlined a letter from ____________ who expressed gratitude for Grant having played an important role in the war situation at Chattanooga.

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