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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 27, Grant moved to _______________, where he set up headquarters.
(a) St. Louis.
(b) Knoxville.
(c) Memphis.
(d) indianapolis.

2. Mexico would gain Texas but give up all rights to what?
(a) Washington, Oregon, and California.
(b) California and Utah.
(c) Arizona.
(d) California and New Mexico.

3. In Chapter 14, Grant married who?
(a) Jill Dennison.
(b) Jamie Deveraux.
(c) Julia Dent.
(d) Jennifer DeVane.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. In Chapter 10, the military moved quickly from Vera Cruz to avoid what?

2. As Grant made the journey, he encountered a Union loyalist, Mr. ___________, who said there were Confederates in the area and that a neighbor, a Southern sympathizer, was certain to report Grant's presence.

3. How does Grant feel about his involvement in the Mexican War?

4. Grant said that he looked back on the taking of "the City of Mexico" and could see that the troops should have done what?

5. Grant cited the nature of the fort's commander and predicted what?

Short Essay Questions

1. 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?

2. 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?

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

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

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

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

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

9. 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?

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

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