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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. 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) Five.
(b) Twenty.
(c) Three.
(d) Ten.

2. 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 use the apparent opportunity.
(c) The Confederates would run in the opposite direction.
(d) The Confederates would try a similar tactic.

3. 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) January.
(b) October.
(c) September.
(d) April.

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

5. In Chapter 51, Grant looked back on the battle. He said the Union forces were commended for their ability to ___________________, then performing as a unit.
(a) Cross a stream in close proximity to the Confederate troops.
(b) Create a large trench.
(c) Hide silently for many hours.
(d) Come upon the Confederates quietly.

6. In Chapter 43, Sherman was ordered to prepare to attack _________________ and he successfully maneuvered into position.
(a) Lexington.
(b) Cincinnati.
(c) Chattanooga.
(d) Knoxville.

7. 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) March.
(b) May.
(c) December.
(d) September.

8. In what role did Grant meet Lincoln for the first time?
(a) He was Lieutenant General in command of the Union Army.
(b) He was Lieutenant Colonel in command of the Union Army.
(c) He was General in command of the Union Army.
(d) He was Commander-in-Chief in command of the Union Army.

9. Grant appointed ______________ commander of the cavalry, believing that body of the military had been underutilized to that point.
(a) Harney.
(b) Sherman.
(c) Sheridan.
(d) Garland.

10. The Confederates attacked a section of the Union forces repeatedly but were turned away each time, and Grant noted what about the Confederates?
(a) They were unskilled.
(b) They were ruthless.
(c) They had very little training.
(d) They paid heavily in casualties.

11. In Chapter 41, Grant toured the area and the first order of business was to do what?
(a) Find a place to camp.
(b) Create more comfortable living conditions for the soldiers.
(c) Recruit more volunteers.
(d) Create a workable supply line.

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

13. In Chapter 61, Grant detailed the events leading up to the attempts to rout the Confederates from Fort _____________, located near Wilmington.
(a) Caswell.
(b) Sumter.
(c) Negley.
(d) Fisher.

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

15. Grant told a story about __________ that he said epitomized the man's character.
(a) Beauregard.
(b) Bragg.
(c) Longstreet.
(d) Jackson.

Short Answer Questions

1. Grant outlined a letter from ____________ who expressed gratitude for Grant having played an important role in the war situation at Chattanooga.

2. In Chapter 55, the troops under Sheridan's command advanced on __________ Harbor but the Confederates, knowing that the position was one of tactical importance to the Union Army, were determined to hold it.

3. Was the request granted?

4. The Union troops left behind in ______________ were called on to defend the city from invading Confederate soldiers.

5. The book includes a series of footnotes, apparently written by ____________, further explaining sections of the text.

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