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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 59 through Appendix.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Grant had another meeting with Lincoln and when Grant outlined his plan and reason for advancing, Lincoln said that he understood and compared it to a saying he'd heard, "If a man can't skin he must hold ___________ while somebody else does".
(a) An arm.
(b) The animal.
(c) The fur.
(d) A leg.

2. Lee claimed to know Grant from what?
(a) Their service together in the era of the Mexican War.
(b) Their time together at West Point.
(c) At Appomattox.
(d) Their first meeting for a truce during the Civil War.

3. Grant described the details of the first raid of the cavalry under _________________ command.
(a) Sheridan's.
(b) Jackson's.
(c) His.
(d) Sherman's.

4. It took a couple of tries to gain control of the fort. What did Grant Grant placed part of the blame for the failed attack?
(a) Free talk.
(b) Poor planning.
(c) A lack of ammunitions.
(d) Weak soldiers.

5. What does Grant say about a fight at Molino del Rey?
(a) That battle was worth the many losses.
(b) That battle could have been avoided completely.
(c) That battle was useless.
(d) That battle could not have been avoided.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. In Chapter 53, Grant recommended _____________ of his officers for promotion.

3. In Chapter 32, Grant described the pressure of public opinion and said that no matter what criticism occurred, who stood behind him, providing support?

4. In Chapter 24, Grant arrived with the army at ________________.

5. Was the request granted?

(see the answer key)

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