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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 noted that when the ladies learned the truth about the condition of the Confederate Army and that the Union had the upper hand, they began to cry. Besides being upset, why did they cry?
(a) It was typical in those days to share misinformation, whether by design to keep Confederate loyalties intact or to promote morale.
(b) The women did not believe Grant.
(c) The women did not want to be reminded of the Confederate's possible defeat.
(d) The women learned the fate of their loved ones.

2. In Chapter 60, Grant wrote to Major General Thomas from Grant's headquarters in City Point, _______________, in early December.
(a) North Carolina.
(b) South Carolina.
(c) Virginia.
(d) Maryland.

3. Grant ordered a commander named General _________ to begin rebuilding the railroad though they have only primitive tools and this general's abilities with which to work.
(a) Denver.
(b) Dodge.
(c) Smith.
(d) Chevy.

4. Grant joined Sherman on his march into what town?
(a) Frankfort.
(b) Savannah.
(c) Atlanta.
(d) Vicksburg.

5. In Chapter 45, Grant was moved to ____________ and established a headquarters there.
(a) Knoxville.
(b) Gatlinburg.
(c) Memphis.
(d) Asheville.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Chapter 21, Grant described the assault and capture of ____________.

2. In Chapter 30, Grant described the battle at Vicksburg and Sherman's advance along the ___________ River.

3. The move was prompted, in part, by the proximity of whom?

4. In Chapter 25, Grant said Confederate General Albert Sidney Johnston was wounded at Shiloh and, refusing to give up his command because _________________, remained on his horse until he was so weak from loss of blood that he died.

5. In Chapter 15, Grant arrived in San Francisco and said there were many there seeking what?

(see the answer key)

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