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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 march began with a supply of _________ days' rations, a supply of ammunition and a herd of cattle being driven along with the army.
(a) Three.
(b) Five.
(c) Ten.
(d) Twenty.

2. Grant described the men posted at the edge of the river at Chattanooga and said they were accustomed to seeing what?
(a) Many large animals.
(b) Soldiers drown in the rough waters.
(c) Confederates getting water from the opposite side of the river.
(d) Men swim away down the river.

3. Nine days later, Grant wrote another letter to Thomas, this time demanding that Thomas do what?
(a) Attack.
(b) Retreat.
(c) Surrender.
(d) Take cover.

4. The Confederates attacked a section of the Union forces repeatedly but were turned away each time, and Grant noted what about the Confederates?
(a) They had very little training.
(b) They were unskilled.
(c) They were ruthless.
(d) They paid heavily in casualties.

5. Grant traveled to _______________ where he met with Rosecrans, another commander who had troops in serious distress at Chattanooga.
(a) Missouri.
(b) Mississippi.
(c) Kentucky.
(d) Alabama.

Short Answer Questions

1. In one of those letters, Grant urged Thomas to attack whose rebel forces in Nashville or risk losing the ground he'd gained as far as Chattanooga?

2. The march was grueling and Grant said that everyone had been told to carry only what was necessary, but he saw various items discarded along the way. Why?

3. In Chapter 67, Grant described the peace negotiations at ________________ and the terms of surrender that came from that meeting.

4. The ladies had, until Grant received communiqués from his commanders and read them in front of the ladies, believed what?

5. Grant described the condition of Union troops as he arrived at Chattanooga. He said that they had little wood available to them and their clothing was insufficient for the coming winter, but that there was no way to get supplies in until when?

Short Essay Questions

1. Grant outlines troops, their positions and their strengths under specific commanders. What is the reason Grant does this?

2. Grant travels to Alabama, tours the area, and the first order of business is to create a workable supply line. Why is this the first order of business?

3. How important was slavery to the turmoil and eventual war between the states, according to Grant.

4. Why did the Confederate women cry when they learned that the Union had the upper hand in the war?

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

6. What was most devastating about the Battle of the Wilderness?

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

8. What did Grant think about this new campaign involving all the troops? Why?

9. Grant said it appeared Sherman faced no real obstacles but Grant declined celebrating Sherman's victory, saying he did not want to do so until "the victory is assured." What does this reinforce about Grant's personality?

10. How did Grant believe his men and General Meade's men should catch up to Lee and his men? Why?

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