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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 was sent to Ironton, Missouri, and eventually on to Jefferson City. While there, he met who for the first time?
(a) Colonel Thomas Jefferson.
(b) Colonel Mustard.
(c) Colonel Jefferson B. Davis.
(d) Colonel Robert E. Lee.

2. 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) Grant does not take orders from anyone.
(c) Grant had already put his own plans in motion.
(d) Halleck's orders would be different if he knew the army's current situation.

3. In Chapter 12, Grant was promoted to _________________.
(a) Lieutenant colonel.
(b) Second lieutenant.
(c) First lieutenant.
(d) Lieutenant general.

4. In Chapter 24, Grant arrived with the army at ________________.
(a) Philadelphia Landing.
(b) Pennsylvania Landing.
(c) Paden's Landing.
(d) Pittsburg Landing.

5. On ____________, Grant issued a series of orders, including an order sending John A. McClernand to the right wing, Sherman to the left, and James B. McPherson at the middle.
(a) April 20, 1863.
(b) September 20, 1863.
(c) May 20, 1863.
(d) November 20, 1863.

Short Answer Questions

1. While the United States wanted a war with Mexico over disputed territory, Grant said what was important?

2. Grant said that once the city fell, it seemed that long-term occupation would be _____________.

3. In Chapter 39, Grant outlined a plan to assault ___________ that was eventually vetoed.

4. Grant described the unrest of the nation in the winter of _______________.

5. Grant returned to Corinth where he was faced with the daunting task of arranging _________________ for a large number of forces.

Short Essay Questions

1. In Chapter Sixteen, Grant resigned from the military. Why might he have done this?

2. Grant arrived with the army at Pittsburg Landing and believed neither Pittsburg Landing nor Crump's Landing could be lost. Why?

3. In Chapter Twenty-Nine, troops supporting Grant at Corinth were moved out. How did this affect Grant? What might he have thought of this maneuver?

4. How did Grant feel about his men? How might he have benefited from this?

5. Grant believed that a "bloodless advance to Atlanta, to Vicksburg, or to any other desired point south of Corinth" would have been possible, but the advantage was never pressed. Why not?

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

7. Describe the death of General Albert Sidney Johnston. Why might he have told this story?

8. Grant's troops came under fire for the first time at Belmont and he said they acted like veteran fighters. Why might they have fought so well?

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

10. 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?

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