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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Grant noted after the surrender of Vicksburg that the men taken prisoner did what regarding the Union Army?
(a) They talked and mingled with them.
(b) They ignored them.
(c) They begged them to let them go free.
(d) They teased and taunted them.

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

3. How does Grant describe the civilians at Monterey?
(a) Shy.
(b) Hostile.
(c) Worried.
(d) Friendly.

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

5. Grant's situation changed yet again and he assumed the role of district commander in ______ Tennessee.
(a) South.
(b) East.
(c) West.
(d) North.

Short Answer Questions

1. 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?

2. The following May, Grant moved to Galena, Illinois, where he began working as what in his father's store?

3. Grant said General Rosecrans, who had not been successful at Corinth, did what in his advance again upon Corinth?

4. Former slaves join up with the army and Grant's orders were to allow them to remain within the protection of the military, as long as the slaves do what?

5. Why did Grant object to attending West Point?

Short Essay Questions

1. As Grant journeyed to Memphis, he encountered a Union loyalist who warned him of a neighbor who was a Southern sympathizer. What does this reveal about the difficulties involved in fighting a civil war?

2. Grant planned to attack Fort Donelson and predicted little opposition from the fort's commander. Why? What does this reveal about Grant?

3. Grant set up a supply depot at Perkins' plantation and described a sense of relief. Why was there a sense of relief?

4. Grant said that once the City of Mexico fell, it seemed that a long-term occupation would be necessary. Why might he believe this?

5. How did Grant feel about attending West Point? Why might he have felt this way?

6. Grant describes the pressure of public opinion. How is public opinion even more important in military operations today?

7. Grant arrived in San Francisco and said there were many there seeking their fortunes in gold. How might this gold rush still be seen today?

8. Former slaves join up with the army. What were Grant's orders? What does this reveal about him?

9. Grant received orders to support the army with the possessions of those favoring the Southern cause. Why was he given these orders.

10. Sherman wrote to Grant's superior, seeking to force Grant to heed the advice of other commanders. What does this reveal about Grant?

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