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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 53, Grant recommended _____________ of his officers for promotion.
(a) Several.
(b) None.
(c) Very few.
(d) One.

2. Grant mentioned the use of ______________ used by the Confederates in an apparent attempt to keep the Union men on their guard, though Grant said he couldn't remember a single death from that tactic.
(a) Shock and awe.
(b) Automatic weaponry.
(c) An exploding shell.
(d) Armored tanks.

3. In Chapter 65, Grant described the battle at _________ Forks and the battles leading up to the final march on Petersburg.
(a) Eight.
(b) Five.
(c) Three.
(d) Four.

4. In Chapter 41, Grant toured the area and the first order of business was to do what?
(a) Create a workable supply line.
(b) Find a place to camp.
(c) Recruit more volunteers.
(d) Create more comfortable living conditions for the soldiers.

5. In Chapter 22, Grant planned to attack Fort Donelson but was hampered by what?
(a) Tornadoes.
(b) Landslides.
(c) Snow.
(d) Heavy rains.

Short Answer Questions

1. The military regiment left Corpus Christi and Grant was promoted to ______________.

2. Lincoln called for volunteers and Grant joined, taking control of what?

3. The march began with a supply of _________ days' rations, a supply of ammunition and a herd of cattle being driven along with the army.

4. Did Grant believe that he would be brave enough to fight a duel?

5. What did Grant say that Indians would do because they did not trust store owners to add up multiple purchases?

(see the answer key)

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