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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 4, Chapters 1-7.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. The year was 1862, and Grant was serving as the Commander of the District of __________________.
(a) Southern Kentucky.
(b) Northern West Virginia.
(c) Western Tennessee.
(d) Eastern Indiana.

2. There is not much mention of Philip taking part in Alexander's life until the boy was about age ______________.
(a) Thirteen.
(b) Twelve.
(c) Five.
(d) Sixteen.

3. Keegan compares West Point to the British ____________________ located in Woolwich and France's École de Génie at Mezières.
(a) Royal School.
(b) Royal Military Academy.
(c) Military Academy.
(d) Military Institute.

4. The only surviving letter of Hitler's from World War I recounts an attack involving the 16th Bavarian Reserve in an attack at Ypres in what year?
(a) 1912.
(b) 1914.
(c) 1915.
(d) 1913.

5. When ______________, Grant's colleague and friend, approached with the same thoughts of surrender, Grant's demeanor immediately showed his determination.
(a) Lee.
(b) Sherman.
(c) Jackson.
(d) Lincoln.

Short Answer Questions

1. One man referred to Grant as being _______________.

2. As a replacement for his presence, in what did Hitler engage?

3. At age ___________, Alexander went to war under Philip's command for the first time.

4. For how long did Alexander march?

5. The first piece of news about Napoleon's attack on the Prussians reached Wellington while he was preparing to do what?

(see the answer key)

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