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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. Who was Nicholas P. Trist?
(a) A U.S. soldier who was a POW in Mexico.
(b) A Christian missionary who translated during the peace treaty.
(c) A U.S. civilian who risked his life to get important information to Grant.
(d) A U.S. representative charged with negotiating a peace treaty.

2. In Chapter 18, Grant left Galena as commander of the _______ Regiment.
(a) 11th.
(b) 8th.
(c) 14th.
(d) 21st.

3. Grant contrasted General _______ with General Taylor.
(a) Scott.
(b) Morales.
(c) Smith.
(d) Davis.

4. In Chapter 29, troops supporting Grant at Corinth were moved out and Grant said it put him in the unenviable position of being what?
(a) On the offensive.
(b) Outnumbered.
(c) Confused.
(d) On the defensive.

5. In Chapter 20, Grant's troops came under fire for the first time at Belmont and he said they reacted how?
(a) Like old men.
(b) Like veteran fighters.
(c) Like volunteers.
(d) Like children.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Chapter 23, Grant received another promotion, this time to _______________ of the volunteers. In this role, he ordered a march on Nashville. There was some wrangling over the command and Grant was briefly relieved of the command then returned to the position.

2. In Chapter 12, Grant was promoted to _________________.

3. Lincoln called for volunteers and Grant joined, taking control of what?

4. In Chapter 26, the Union troops advanced on _____________, Mississippi, and soon reported that the city had been captured.

5. Mexico would gain Texas but give up all rights to what?

Short Essay Questions

1. When Lincoln called for volunteers at the start of the Civil War, Grant joined. Why?

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

3. Grant was disappointed by the reaction of others in San Francisco to him in uniform. Why might he have felt this way?

4. Grant was named Brigadier-General and said he was surprised by the promotion. Why might he have been surprised?

5. How does Grant contrast General Scott with General Taylor?

6. Grant talked about the lack of trust the Indians had in the whites. Why did they not trust the white man?

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

8. 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?

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

10. 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?

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