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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. Did Grant know everything there was to know about the war being waged in Mexico?
(a) Yes.
(b) Mostly.
(c) Hardly.
(d) No.

2. The march was grueling and Grant said that everyone had been told to carry only what was necessary, but he saw various items discarded along the way. Why?
(a) In soldiers' efforts to lighten their loads.
(b) The items had spoiled.
(c) The men were not hungry.
(d) Mice had gotten into their packs.

3. In Chapter 43, Grant described the various points of attack, including that of Sherman at a place called ___________ Ridge.
(a) Mississippi.
(b) Montgomery.
(c) Manhattan.
(d) Missionary.

4. The Union tried to secure railroads in areas they controlled but the Confederates managed to do what anyway?
(a) Destroy tracks.
(b) Reroute trains.
(c) Take over the tracks.
(d) Hijack trains.

5. On May 22, Grant issued orders that scouts be sent out in search of what?
(a) Other Union troops.
(b) Shelter.
(c) Food.
(d) The Confederate forces.

Short Answer Questions

1. Grant reported in September at the ________________ Barracks in St. Louis.

2. At Grant's request, _________________ was transferred to take over the command of the Army of Tennessee which was headquartered near Grant's location.

3. Grant pointed out that Lee was careful not to show what?

4. The Confederates destroyed Union supplies intended for Grant's army and he sent troops out in widening circles to gather what?

5. In Chapter 23, Grant received another promotion, this time to _______________ of the volunteers. In this role, he ordered a march on Nashville. There was some wrangling over the command and Grant was briefly relieved of the command then returned to the position.

(see the answer key)

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