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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Hitler was one of the most __________________ leaders of his or any other time.
(a) Fearless.
(b) Happy.
(c) Commanding.
(d) Unintelligent.

2. By mid-afternoon on April 6, nearly _______________ of Grant's army had deserted their posts and waited for a chance to escape the battlefield.
(a) One-half.
(b) One-third.
(c) One-fourth.
(d) One-fifth.

3. What technological advancement was important during the American Revolution, the Peninsular War, and at Waterloo? This proves that military progress is inevitable.
(a) The cannon.
(b) The tank.
(c) The automatic weapon.
(d) The rifle.

4. Grant received a bit of notoriety after a stint where?
(a) Along the Mississippi.
(b) Near the Mexican border.
(c) Out west.
(d) In Europe.

5. By this time, assassination attempts had been made on Hitler's life, a fact that increased security _____________________ by staying hidden away.
(a) But would also limit Hitler's effectiveness.
(b) And would also create anger in the German people.
(c) And would increase Hitler's effectiveness.
(d) But would also increase people's faith.

6. Included in Chapter Five are several photos and renderings of Grant, including a portrait and whose surrender at Vicksburg?
(a) Davis'.
(b) Jackson's.
(c) Pemberton's.
(d) Lee's.

7. Did Hitler understood the axiom?
(a) Yes.
(b) Mostly.
(c) No.
(d) Almost.

8. How many thought that Grant would rise up through the ranks as he did?
(a) Quite a few.
(b) Several dozen.
(c) Many.
(d) Not many.

9. How does Grant believe the Civil War was best fought?
(a) When it was to quell the growing political conflict throughout the country.
(b) When it was to exacerbate the political differences between the north and the south.
(c) When it was to free the slaves.
(d) When it was to balance out the economic differences between the north and the south.

10. Hitler's final words echoed the same things he had said at the onset of WWII in 1939, that he would ask no more of the German man than he would _________________.
(a) Give of himself.
(b) Give of the German man.
(c) Ask of others.
(d) Ask of his family.

11. It was Grant's ____________________ that let people know he was a commander.
(a) Stature.
(b) Intelligence.
(c) Wealth.
(d) Position in rank.

12. Lincoln recognized what in Grant?
(a) His skill.
(b) His intelligence.
(c) His fortitude.
(d) His will.

13. 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.

14. Keegan details the progression of war and what is referred to as ______________________, noting the size of the armies of various countries.
(a) The military population expansion.
(b) The military population growth.
(c) The military population development.
(d) The military population explosion.

15. Why was Grant chosen for his military appointment?
(a) For his political connections.
(b) For his involvement in the Mexican War.
(c) For his level of education received at West Point.
(d) For his level of education received at West Point and his involvement in the Mexican War.

Short Answer Questions

1. At best, Grant's troops could evade and stall until help arrived from another Union battalion located _________ miles away, a distance that would take half a day to cover.

2. Hitler erected more than _____________ wartime lodgings.

3. Was staying hidden terrible to Hitler?

4. One man referred to Grant as being _______________.

5. The Battle of Shiloh was a surprise to the northerners. Why?

(see the answer keys)

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