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

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?
(a) Find their own food.
(b) Fight.
(c) Do not talk to the Union soldiers.
(d) Arrive of their free will.

3. In Chapter 14, Grant married who?
(a) Julia Dent.
(b) Jennifer DeVane.
(c) Jill Dennison.
(d) Jamie Deveraux.

4. Grant was sent to Ironton, Missouri, and eventually on to Jefferson City. While there, he met who for the first time?
(a) Colonel Thomas Jefferson.
(b) Colonel Mustard.
(c) Colonel Jefferson B. Davis.
(d) Colonel Robert E. Lee.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Did Grant dwell on the duel he saw?

2. In Chapter 22, Grant planned to attack Fort Donelson but was hampered by what?

3. Grant's situation changed yet again and he assumed the role of district commander in ______ Tennessee.

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

5. Grant's father, Jesse R. Grant, was the ________ son of his family.

(see the answer key)

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