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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. In Chapter 40, Grant arrived in __________ and was sent on to Louisville, where he met Secretary of War Stanton.
(a) Beijing.
(b) London.
(c) Cairo.
(d) Santa Fe.

2. How does Grant feel about his involvement in the Mexican War?
(a) He relished in it.
(b) He does not remember much of it.
(c) He remembers it fondly.
(d) He regretted it.

3. Grant and other officers were within full view - and rifle range - of the Confederates one day. Did the enemy shoot at them?
(a) Yes, many times.
(b) No, never.
(c) Yes, one time.
(d) Yes, a couple of times.

4. Grant said the Confederate losses were bound to be higher and outlined his plans to do what?
(a) Surrender.
(b) Convince the Confederates to surrender.
(c) Continue the attack, even if it took the entire summer.
(d) Contact the families of those who had died.

5. In Chapter 39, Grant outlined a plan to assault ___________ that was eventually vetoed.
(a) Savannah.
(b) Atlanta.
(c) Lexington.
(d) Mobile.

Short Answer Questions

1. Grant said that once the city fell, it seemed that long-term occupation would be _____________.

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

3. Grant said there was __________ about the campaign to rouse criticism from him.

4. Who taunted Grant?

5. Grant described the details of the first raid of the cavalry under _________________ command.

(see the answer key)

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