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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In Chapter 27, Grant moved to _______________, where he set up headquarters.
(a) Memphis.
(b) Knoxville.
(c) St. Louis.
(d) indianapolis.

2. The move was prompted, in part, by the proximity of whom?
(a) So many Confederate troops.
(b) So many other experienced commanders.
(c) So many wealthy families.
(d) So many military families.

3. Mexico would gain Texas but give up all rights to what?
(a) California and Utah.
(b) Washington, Oregon, and California.
(c) Arizona.
(d) California and New Mexico.

4. Grant received orders from General Halleck to change his position, but Grant did not. Why did he not obey?
(a) Halleck is a poor leader.
(b) Halleck's orders would be different if he knew the army's current situation.
(c) Grant does not take orders from anyone.
(d) Grant had already put his own plans in motion.

5. 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 Robert E. Lee.
(c) President Lincoln.
(d) George W. Bush.

6. Grant described the use of the ____________ at this siege.
(a) Shields.
(b) Cannons.
(c) Rifles.
(d) Trenches.

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) Stephens.
(c) Jackson.
(d) Stuart.

8. In Chapter 14, Grant married who?
(a) Jill Dennison.
(b) Julia Dent.
(c) Jennifer DeVane.
(d) Jamie Deveraux.

9. Grant returned to Corinth where he was faced with the daunting task of arranging _________________ for a large number of forces.
(a) Weaponry.
(b) Training facilities.
(c) Accommodations.
(d) Dinner.

10. In Chapter 38, why did the siege end?
(a) The Northerns called for a truce.
(b) No soldiers on either side were healthy enough to continue fighting.
(c) The Confederates called for a truce.
(d) A torrential rain began that made it impossible to continue fighting.

11. Did Grant dwell on the duel he saw?
(a) Yes, he spent a great deal of time replaying the duel.
(b) No, he talked mostly about the impact of the duel on the family members of those involved in a duel.
(c) No, he talked mostly about the impact of the duel on his own thoughts.
(d) No, he hardly mentions the duel or its effect on him.

12. In Chapter 36, Grant said the campaign had been successful in doing what?
(a) Gaining more supporters of the northern cause.
(b) Giving him a sense of purpose.
(c) Weakening the morale of the Confederates.
(d) Physically splitting two important Confederate troops.

13. Why did Grant object to attending West Point?
(a) He did not want to be in the military.
(b) He did not want to attend college.
(c) His family did not have the money to send him to West Point.
(d) He feared he could not pass.

14. Grant noted that the fifty-dollar gold pieces were not government issue but were common in the area and were called what?
(a) Slinks.
(b) Chunks.
(c) Pounds.
(d) Slugs.

15. What did Grant say that Indians would do because they did not trust store owners to add up multiple purchases?
(a) They would only come into buy one item at a time.
(b) They would pay for each separately.
(c) They would not purchase anything at stores.
(d) They would add up their own purchases.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Grant's father, Jesse R. Grant, was the ________ son of his family.

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. Eventually, Grant was ordered to San Francisco. When Grant's uniform first arrived, he put it on and went out in public. Why?

5. In Chapter 24, Grant arrived with the army at ________________.

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