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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In Chapter 59, Grant stepped back in time to _____________ and described Sherman's "march to the sea". Grant telegraphed Sherman in early that month, urging that Sherman continue to press the Southern troops.
(a) October.
(b) April.
(c) January.
(d) September.

2. In Chapter 50, Grant said that soon after the fall of Atlanta, the Army of the ______________ began the campaign that would eventually result in the fall of the Confederate capital.
(a) Americas.
(b) Potomac.
(c) Union.
(d) Cumberland.

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

4. Grant wrote Sherman a letter on ______________ 3, 1864. He said that it appeared Sherman faced no real obstacles but Grant declined celebrating Sherman's victory, saying he didn't want to do so until "the victory is assured".
(a) December.
(b) May.
(c) March.
(d) September.

5. Each man carried ________ days' supply of food in addition to what was being hauled. As a wagon was emptied, it returned to a base camp where it was again filled with the same load and returned to the army camps.
(a) Three.
(b) Ten.
(c) Five.
(d) Twenty.

6. In Chapter 43, Grant described the various points of attack, including that of Sherman at a place called ___________ Ridge.
(a) Missionary.
(b) Montgomery.
(c) Manhattan.
(d) Mississippi.

7. Grant traveled to _______________ where he met with Rosecrans, another commander who had troops in serious distress at Chattanooga.
(a) Alabama.
(b) Mississippi.
(c) Kentucky.
(d) Missouri.

8. Two days later, Grant set up a military trap with several troops apparently exposed to attack, hoping what?
(a) The Confederates would see through his plan.
(b) The Confederates would run in the opposite direction.
(c) The Confederates would try a similar tactic.
(d) The Confederates would use the apparent opportunity.

9. What information did Grant give of the dead and wounded?
(a) Descriptions of injuries.
(b) Numbers.
(c) Causes of death or injury.
(d) Where these men were located.

10. Grant communicated with Lee after a particular stage of the battle, asking that there be a temporary truce. Why?
(a) To remove the dead and wounded from the battlefield.
(b) To discuss a possible surrender.
(c) To give the troops a break.
(d) To discuss peace.

11. In Chapter 69, Grant described the capture of Jefferson Davis and the surrender of General _____________.
(a) Jackson.
(b) Johnston.
(c) Justinian.
(d) Jameson.

12. Grant said the Confederate losses were bound to be higher and outlined his plans to do what?
(a) Convince the Confederates to surrender.
(b) Surrender.
(c) Continue the attack, even if it took the entire summer.
(d) Contact the families of those who had died.

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

14. In Chapter 49, Sherman advanced into Georgia and the siege of ______________ was outlined.
(a) Memphis.
(b) Lexington.
(c) Chattanooga.
(d) Atlanta.

15. On December 15, Grant wrote Thomas again, this time congratulating him on his success and urging that he not do what?
(a) Rest and recover.
(b) Stay near the Confederates.
(c) Continue fighting.
(d) Give the Confederates time to rest and recover.

Short Answer Questions

1. Grant said that the army always created a ___________ fronted with a compilation of wood and dirt whenever they stopped, even if just for the night.

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. On May 22, Grant issued orders that scouts be sent out in search of what?

4. Grant described the condition of Union troops as he arrived at Chattanooga. He said that they had little wood available to them and their clothing was insufficient for the coming winter, but that there was no way to get supplies in until when?

5. A letter dated _____________, 1864, from Grant to General Meade, indicated Grant's desire that Meade determine when he should withdraw troops from a deadly situation and when to press.

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