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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. 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) Confused.
(b) On the defensive.
(c) Outnumbered.
(d) On the offensive.

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

3. The Confederates destroyed Union supplies intended for Grant's army and he sent troops out in widening circles to gather what?
(a) Clothing.
(b) Everything they could find.
(c) Weapons.
(d) Food.

4. In Chapter 32, Grant described the pressure of public opinion and said that no matter what criticism occurred, who stood behind him, providing support?
(a) President Robert E. Lee.
(b) George W. Bush.
(c) President Lincoln.
(d) Stonewall Jackson.

5. In Chapter 25, Grant said Confederate General Albert Sidney Johnston was wounded at Shiloh and, refusing to give up his command because _________________, remained on his horse until he was so weak from loss of blood that he died.
(a) He was not willing to give up control.
(b) There was no one to take over.
(c) The wound was not severe.
(d) He wanted to beat the Union soldiers.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. In Chapter 34, the Union troops captured Port ____________. Grant was accompanied by his thirteen-year-old son.

3. 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.

4. In Chapter 17, states continued to secede from the Union and the Civil War broke out in ________ of 1861.

5. 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?

Short Essay Questions

1. Grant asked to be assigned to the cavalry but was assigned to the infantry. What is the difference between these two military groups? Why might he have wanted to be a part of the cavalry?

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

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

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

5. 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?

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. Grant attended a bull fight. How did he feel about this? Why might he have felt this way?

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

9. Grant described the use of the trenches at Vicksburg. How were trenches useful? How were they used in later wars?

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

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