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

2. In Chapter 31, Grant's headquarters were moved to ___________ Springs.
(a) Hot.
(b) Holly.
(c) Palm.
(d) Green.

3. In Chapter 38, why did the siege end?
(a) The Confederates called for a truce.
(b) No soldiers on either side were healthy enough to continue fighting.
(c) The Northerns called for a truce.
(d) A torrential rain began that made it impossible to continue fighting.

4. Grant built a house and sought to make a living from what?
(a) Owning a general store.
(b) Teaching at a local school.
(c) The land.
(d) Hunting.

5. Grant returned to Corinth where he was faced with the daunting task of arranging _________________ for a large number of forces.
(a) Dinner.
(b) Training facilities.
(c) Weaponry.
(d) Accommodations.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Former slaves join up with the army and Grant's orders were to allow them to remain within the protection of the military, as long as the slaves do what?

3. Grant contrasted General _______ with General Taylor.

4. In Chapter 18, Grant left Galena as commander of the _______ Regiment.

5. Who was Nicholas P. Trist?

(see the answer key)

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