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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. Were the talks successful?
(a) Yes, immediately.
(b) Somewhat.
(c) Yes, but not immediately.
(d) No.

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

3. Grant and other officers were within full view - and rifle range - of the Confederates one day. Did the enemy shoot at them?
(a) No, never.
(b) Yes, one time.
(c) Yes, a couple of times.
(d) Yes, many times.

4. In Chapter 52, Grant detailed the battle at the Courthouse at _______________. Grant sent a letter to Major-General Halleck, Chief of Staff of the Army in Washington, outlining the casualties which he said probably approached twenty thousand Union troops and included eleven generals.
(a) Spotsylvania.
(b) Appomattox.
(c) Charleston.
(d) Pine Bluff.

5. In Chapter 43, Grant described the various points of attack, including that of Sherman at a place called ___________ Ridge.
(a) Missionary.
(b) Manhattan.
(c) Montgomery.
(d) Mississippi.

Short Answer Questions

1. Grant communicated with Lee after a particular stage of the battle, asking that there be a temporary truce. Why?

2. 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?

3. In the conclusion, Grant pointed out that __________ played a role in the Civil War and predicted that the issue might arise at some time in the future.

4. Grant described the complicated maneuvering it took to establish a siege of ______________.

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

Short Essay Questions

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

2. What happened in January when the peace commissioners came to meet with Lincoln? Why might this have happened?

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

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

8. What is Grant promise Lincoln? Why did he make this promise?

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

10. Describe Grant and Lee at the end of the war. What does this reveal about each man?

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