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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 43, Sherman was ordered to prepare to attack _________________ and he successfully maneuvered into position.
(a) Chattanooga.
(b) Lexington.
(c) Cincinnati.
(d) Knoxville.

2. Grant said that the army always created a ___________ fronted with a compilation of wood and dirt whenever they stopped, even if just for the night.
(a) Trench.
(b) Barrier.
(c) Ford.
(d) Wall.

3. Grant told Sherman in that letter that there were no specific directions forthcoming but urged that he do what?
(a) Create new plans.
(b) Ask for specific directions.
(c) Keep to the general plan.
(d) Surrender.

4. In Chapter 55, the troops under Sheridan's command advanced on __________ Harbor but the Confederates, knowing that the position was one of tactical importance to the Union Army, were determined to hold it.
(a) Cold.
(b) Blue.
(c) Sun.
(d) Sea.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Grant joined up with General Meade and said their next goal would be to do what?

2. 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.

3. The book concludes with an appendix titled, "Report of Lieutenant-General U.S. Grant of the United States Armies. The opening of that section was addressed to E.M. Stanton, who was the _____________________ and was intended to be an overview report of Grant's involvement in the war.

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

5. Grant ordered a commander named General _________ to begin rebuilding the railroad though they have only primitive tools and this general's abilities with which to work.

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. At the surrender of the Confederates, the Union men were energized. Why? Should they have been?

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

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

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

7. Why, in Chapter Fifty-Nine, does Grant step back in time to Sherman's march to the sea?

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

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

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

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