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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 40 through 49.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In Chapter 31, Grant's headquarters were moved to ___________ Springs.
(a) Palm.
(b) Hot.
(c) Green.
(d) Holly.

2. Grant joined Sherman on his march into what town?
(a) Vicksburg.
(b) Savannah.
(c) Atlanta.
(d) Frankfort.

3. In Chapter 27, Grant moved to _______________, where he set up headquarters.
(a) Memphis.
(b) indianapolis.
(c) Knoxville.
(d) St. Louis.

4. In Chapter 12, Grant was promoted to _________________.
(a) First lieutenant.
(b) Lieutenant general.
(c) Lieutenant colonel.
(d) Second lieutenant.

5. Grant described the men posted at the edge of the river at Chattanooga and said they were accustomed to seeing what?
(a) Many large animals.
(b) Confederates getting water from the opposite side of the river.
(c) Soldiers drown in the rough waters.
(d) Men swim away down the river.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Chapter 19, Grant was named _________________ and said he was surprised by the promotion.

2. Grant said that once the city fell, it seemed that long-term occupation would be _____________.

3. Grant and other officers were within full view - and rifle range - of the Confederates one day. Did the enemy shoot at them?

4. In Chapter 35, Grant learned that McPherson's campaign was successful and Grant, who was with Sherman's men, pressed the advantage in order to capture who?

5. Why did Grant object to attending West Point?

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