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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 15 through 26.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Lincoln called for volunteers and Grant joined, taking control of what?
(a) Those soldiers coming from West Point.
(b) The other military leaders until they were given their assignments.
(c) The young soldiers.
(d) The other volunteers until they arrived at their assignments.

2. While the United States wanted a war with Mexico over disputed territory, Grant said what was important?
(a) That Mexico give up their territory without any dispute.
(b) That Mexico made the first hostile move.
(c) That the U.S. made the first hostile move.
(d) That the U.S. treat the Mexicans humanely.

3. Grant reported in September at the ________________ Barracks in St. Louis.
(a) Jefferson.
(b) Adams.
(c) Harrison.
(d) Washington.

4. Grant talked about the Indians, saying that the trades between Indians and whites had originally been done in ___________, but business had moved to silver half-dollars.
(a) Blankets.
(b) Gold.
(c) Pelts.
(d) Jewelry.

5. In Chapter 22, Grant planned to attack Fort Donelson but was hampered by what?
(a) Snow.
(b) Tornadoes.
(c) Landslides.
(d) Heavy rains.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Chapter 21, Grant described the assault and capture of ____________.

2. Who was Nicholas P. Trist?

3. Who taunted Grant?

4. Grant built a house and sought to make a living from what?

5. The following May, Grant moved to Galena, Illinois, where he began working as what in his father's store?

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