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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. Former slaves join up with the army and Grant's orders were to allow them to remain within the protection of the military, as long as the slaves do what?
(a) Fight.
(b) Find their own food.
(c) Arrive of their free will.
(d) Do not talk to the Union soldiers.

2. Were the talks successful?
(a) Yes, but not immediately.
(b) No.
(c) Yes, immediately.
(d) Somewhat.

3. Grant said that if the Confederates had time to rest, what would happen?
(a) They could be attacked while resting.
(b) They would be victorious.
(c) It would inevitably draw out the war.
(d) The Union would grow fatigued.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Grant was impressed with whom at West Point?

2. Grant was assigned to command the Military Division of _________________.

3. 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.

4. One of Grant's commanders, General _______________, arrived at a house where Grant was seated on the verandah. The house belonged to Confederate loyalists and Grant was simply waiting there to watch the advance of his men.

5. Lee moved his center of operations leaving an entire Union regiment without what?

(see the answer key)

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