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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 communicated with Lee after a particular stage of the battle, asking that there be a temporary truce. Why?
(a) To discuss a possible surrender.
(b) To give the troops a break.
(c) To remove the dead and wounded from the battlefield.
(d) To discuss peace.

2. One of Grant's commanders, General _______________, arrived at a house where Grant was seated on the verandah. The house belonged to Confederate loyalists and Grant was simply waiting there to watch the advance of his men.
(a) Scott.
(b) Twiggs.
(c) Meade.
(d) Johnston.

3. When Lee's forces were discovered, what did Grant learn?
(a) He'd chosen a place to stand and fight that gave him the tactical advantage.
(b) He was planning to resign.
(c) He had many injured soldiers.
(d) He was in need of reinforcements.

4. Was the request granted?
(a) Yes, but not until several days later.
(b) Yes, but not until many hours later.
(c) No.
(d) Yes, right away.

5. 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) Organize a peace treaty.
(d) Retreat.

Short Answer Questions

1. On December 15, Grant wrote Thomas again, this time congratulating him on his success and urging that he not do what?

2. Grant pointed out that Lee was careful not to show what?

3. Grant traveled to _______________ where he met with Rosecrans, another commander who had troops in serious distress at Chattanooga.

4. On May 22, Grant issued orders that scouts be sent out in search of what?

5. In Chapter 48, a new campaign got underway, with __________ in command.

Short Essay Questions

1. What happened when Grant requested from Lee that a temporary truce take place to remove the dead and wounded? Why did this happen?

2. How were trenches important in the Battle of the Wilderness? How were they also imperfect?

3. 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?

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

5. How were traveling conditions in Virginia different than other parts of the country in which the troops had traveled?

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

7. 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?

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

9. What significant event happened soon after Grant was promoted to Lieutenant General of the Union Army? How was this significant?

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

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