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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. The following May, Grant moved to Galena, Illinois, where he began working as what in his father's store?
(a) A clerk.
(b) A blacksmith.
(c) A goldsmith.
(d) A cobbler.

2. How does Grant feel about his involvement in the Mexican War?
(a) He relished in it.
(b) He remembers it fondly.
(c) He does not remember much of it.
(d) He regretted it.

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

4. What does Grant say about a fight at Molino del Rey?
(a) That battle could not have been avoided.
(b) That battle was worth the many losses.
(c) That battle could have been avoided completely.
(d) That battle was useless.

5. Grant said that once the city fell, it seemed that long-term occupation would be _____________.
(a) Unnecessary.
(b) Necessary.
(c) Useless.
(d) Helpful.

Short Answer Questions

1. Grant noted after the surrender of Vicksburg that the men taken prisoner did what regarding the Union Army?

2. Grant received orders from General Halleck to change his position, but Grant did not. Why did he not obey?

3. He asked for cavalry but was assigned to what?

4. In Chapter 16, Grant resigned from the military. He and Julia had two children by this time and Grant moved the family to land she owned near what city?

5. In Chapter 22, Grant planned to attack Fort Donelson but was hampered by what?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. Describe Ulysses S. Grant's parents.

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

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

6. 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?

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

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

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

10. Grant describes breaking mules for working with the military. Why might he have described this?

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