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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In Chapter 34, the Union troops captured Port ____________. Grant was accompanied by his thirteen-year-old son.
(a) Smith.
(b) Oregon.
(c) Gibson.
(d) Washington.

2. Grant reported in September at the ________________ Barracks in St. Louis.
(a) Adams.
(b) Washington.
(c) Harrison.
(d) Jefferson.

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

4. In Chapter 24, Grant arrived with the army at ________________.
(a) Paden's Landing.
(b) Pittsburg Landing.
(c) Philadelphia Landing.
(d) Pennsylvania Landing.

5. During a brief leave to go home, Grant wrote a letter to Adjutant-General Colonel L. Thomas, saying that he'd been educated at the government's expense and now wanted to do what?
(a) Leave the country.
(b) Serve.
(c) Be a school teacher.
(d) Die for his country.

6. In Chapter 28, Grant described the battle of _________. Grant said that he wasn't pleased with the results.
(a) Luka.
(b) Linus.
(c) Linville.
(d) Lexington.

7. In Chapter 35, Grant learned that McPherson's campaign was successful and Grant, who was with Sherman's men, pressed the advantage in order to capture who?
(a) Beauregard.
(b) Jackson.
(c) Stuart.
(d) Stephens.

8. Grant said that once the city fell, it seemed that long-term occupation would be _____________.
(a) Helpful.
(b) Unnecessary.
(c) Useless.
(d) Necessary.

9. In Chapter 19, Grant was named _________________ and said he was surprised by the promotion.
(a) Lieutenant-Colonel.
(b) Colonel.
(c) General.
(d) Brigadier-General.

10. The military moved to Vera Cruz where the Americans beat at the city's walls until General ____________, the commander of the city, surrendered and General Scott's forces moved into the city.
(a) Giunta.
(b) Suarez.
(c) Morales.
(d) Gonzalez.

11. He asked for cavalry but was assigned to what?
(a) The airborne division.
(b) The armored division.
(c) The mountain division.
(d) The infantry.

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

13. Did Grant believe that he would be brave enough to fight a duel?
(a) Yes, maybe.
(b) Yes, if he had no other choice.
(c) No, never.
(d) Yes, of course.

14. Grant built a house and sought to make a living from what?
(a) Hunting.
(b) Teaching at a local school.
(c) The land.
(d) Owning a general store.

15. In Chapter 32, Grant described the pressure of public opinion and said that no matter what criticism occurred, who stood behind him, providing support?
(a) Stonewall Jackson.
(b) President Lincoln.
(c) President Robert E. Lee.
(d) George W. Bush.

Short Answer Questions

1. 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.

2. In Chapter 38, why did the siege end?

3. On ____________, Grant issued a series of orders, including an order sending John A. McClernand to the right wing, Sherman to the left, and James B. McPherson at the middle.

4. Ulysses S. Grant's mother was ______________ and her family was from Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, and he knew little about her parentage.

5. Why did Grant object to attending West Point?

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