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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 65, the Union captured Petersburg and who visited with Grant there the day after the final assault?
(a) Jackson.
(b) Lincoln.
(c) Gibson.
(d) Lee.

2. In Chapter 65, Grant described the battle at _________ Forks and the battles leading up to the final march on Petersburg.
(a) Four.
(b) Eight.
(c) Three.
(d) Five.

3. Grant joined up with General Meade and said their next goal would be to do what?
(a) Get ahead of Lee rather than pursuing his retreat.
(b) Pursue Lee's retreat rather than get ahead of him.
(c) Retreat.
(d) Organize a peace treaty.

4. On May 16, 1864, Grant sent a letter to Halleck, outlining the poor roads that had become impassable due to what?
(a) An earthquake.
(b) Heavy rains.
(c) A herd of sheep.
(d) Large potholes.

5. Lincoln said that his lack of what was a problem?
(a) Sleep.
(b) Military expertise.
(c) Political expertise.
(d) Education.

Short Answer Questions

1. Grant outlined a letter from ____________ who expressed gratitude for Grant having played an important role in the war situation at Chattanooga.

2. Grant described the men posted at the edge of the river at Chattanooga and said they were accustomed to seeing what?

3. Lee claimed to know Grant from what?

4. Grant appointed ______________ commander of the cavalry, believing that body of the military had been underutilized to that point.

5. In Chapter 63, it became evident that the war was nearing an end. The peace commissioners from the Confederacy arrived in _____________ to meet with Lincoln.

Short Essay Questions

1. When Lee's troops were discovered, what was learned about Lee and his men?

2. Why did Lee ask about terms for surrender? Are you surprised by this?

3. What was necessary to cut off supplies to enemy troops? Is this still an important tactic today? Why or why not?

4. Why did Lincoln recall the saying that "If a man can't skin he must hold a leg while somebody else does?"

5. Grant urged Thomas to attack Hood's rebel forces. How did Thomas respond? Why did he respond in this way?

6. Why was Fort Fisher important? Why does Grant say it took so long to take this fort?

7. What did Grant's new plan for moving the troops in tandem become?

8. One day, Grant and other officers were within shooting range of Confederate soldiers. Did the soldiers shoot at them? Why or why not?

9. General Burnside found himself in distress for rations. How did loyalists help him and his men?

10. How did the march to the sea begin? Why is this important?

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