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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. Grant said that if the Confederates had time to rest, what would happen?
(a) It would inevitably draw out the war.
(b) The Union would grow fatigued.
(c) They could be attacked while resting.
(d) They would be victorious.

2. Grant was assigned to command the Military Division of _________________.
(a) Illinois.
(b) Missouri.
(c) Tennessee.
(d) Mississippi.

3. Grant said there was __________ about the campaign to rouse criticism from him.
(a) Some.
(b) Nothing.
(c) Much.
(d) Little.

4. The ladies had, until Grant received communiqués from his commanders and read them in front of the ladies, believed what?
(a) The Confederates had surrendered.
(b) The two armies had come to a truce.
(c) The Northern armies were beating the Confederates and were on the verge of winning the war.
(d) The Southern armies were beating the Union and were on the verge of winning the war.

5. Grant outlined a letter from ____________ who expressed gratitude for Grant having played an important role in the war situation at Chattanooga.
(a) Scott.
(b) Davis.
(c) Lincoln.
(d) Jefferson.

Short Answer Questions

1. Grant said the campaign against Atlanta lasted some ___________ months and "was one of the most memorable in history."

2. Grant had another meeting with Lincoln and when Grant outlined his plan and reason for advancing, Lincoln said that he understood and compared it to a saying he'd heard, "If a man can't skin he must hold ___________ while somebody else does".

3. What information did Grant give of the dead and wounded?

4. In Chapter 51, Grant looked back on the battle. He said the Union forces were commended for their ability to ___________________, then performing as a unit.

5. It took a couple of tries to gain control of the fort. What did Grant Grant placed part of the blame for the failed attack?

Short Essay Questions

1. Grant tells a story about Confederate Commander Bragg. Why does he tell this story?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

9. Describe the casualties at the Courthouse at Spotsylvania. Did this affect Grant? Why or why not?

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

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