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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. The Union tried to secure railroads in areas they controlled but the Confederates managed to do what anyway?
(a) Take over the tracks.
(b) Reroute trains.
(c) Destroy tracks.
(d) Hijack trains.

2. The book concludes with an appendix titled, "Report of Lieutenant-General U.S. Grant of the United States Armies. The opening of that section was addressed to E.M. Stanton, who was the _____________________ and was intended to be an overview report of Grant's involvement in the war.
(a) Secretary of War.
(b) Secretary of the Interior.
(c) Secretary of Defense.
(d) Secretary of State.

3. Grant told Sherman in that letter that there were no specific directions forthcoming but urged that he do what?
(a) Keep to the general plan.
(b) Surrender.
(c) Create new plans.
(d) Ask for specific directions.

4. On May 16, 1864, Grant sent a letter to Halleck, outlining the poor roads that had become impassable due to what?
(a) Large potholes.
(b) A herd of sheep.
(c) Heavy rains.
(d) An earthquake.

5. Lee responded to the letter by saying he would surrender. Why?
(a) He was tired of fighting.
(b) In an effort to end further bloodshed.
(c) He now believed in the Union cause.
(d) The Confederate cause was hopeless.

6. In Chapter 67, Grant described the peace negotiations at ________________ and the terms of surrender that came from that meeting.
(a) Athens.
(b) Arkansas Post.
(c) Appomattox.
(d) Adairsville.

7. How was Grant dressed at the end of the war?
(a) In a new uniform and wore an expensive, elaborate sword.
(b) In an old sack.
(c) In a private's uniform with only his stripes to confirm his rank.
(d) In civilian clothes.

8. Grant joined up with General Meade and said their next goal would be to do what?
(a) Retreat.
(b) Organize a peace treaty.
(c) Pursue Lee's retreat rather than get ahead of him.
(d) Get ahead of Lee rather than pursuing his retreat.

9. Grant outlined a letter from ____________ who expressed gratitude for Grant having played an important role in the war situation at Chattanooga.
(a) Scott.
(b) Lincoln.
(c) Jefferson.
(d) Davis.

10. The march began with a supply of _________ days' rations, a supply of ammunition and a herd of cattle being driven along with the army.
(a) Twenty.
(b) Five.
(c) Ten.
(d) Three.

11. It took a couple of tries to gain control of the fort. What did Grant Grant placed part of the blame for the failed attack?
(a) Weak soldiers.
(b) Free talk.
(c) A lack of ammunitions.
(d) Poor planning.

12. In Chapter 63, it became evident that the war was nearing an end. The peace commissioners from the Confederacy arrived in _____________ to meet with Lincoln.
(a) May.
(b) November.
(c) July.
(d) January.

13. Why was it important that the Union military take control of this fort?
(a) The fort was a port of great importance to the Confederates.
(b) The fort was filled with Confederate ammunitions.
(c) The fort was frequently a meeting place of high ranking Confederate leaders.
(d) The fort was used as a Confederate hospital.

14. When Lee's forces were discovered, what did Grant learn?
(a) He'd chosen a place to stand and fight that gave him the tactical advantage.
(b) He was in need of reinforcements.
(c) He was planning to resign.
(d) He had many injured soldiers.

15. In Chapter 56, Grant faced the problem of what and was forced to move a flank to cut off Lee's movement to Richmond?
(a) A rocky area.
(b) A dangerous area.
(c) A mountainous area.
(d) A swampy area.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Chapter 45, Grant was moved to ____________ and established a headquarters there.

2. Grant said this proved effective at providing cover though in the case of the Battle of the Wilderness, what happened when the wood caught on fire?

3. In Chapter 42, Grant described what?

4. In Chapter 41, Grant toured the area and the first order of business was to do what?

5. In Chapter 40, Grant arrived in __________ and was sent on to Louisville, where he met Secretary of War Stanton.

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