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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 1 through 14.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where was Grant born?
(a) Bowling Green, Ohio.
(b) Point Pleasant, Ohio.
(c) Cleveland, Ohio.
(d) Conneaut, Ohio.

2. In Chapter 10, the military moved quickly from Vera Cruz to avoid what?
(a) The potential for yellow fever outbreaks among the men.
(b) Having to spend a hot summer in Mexico.
(c) A backlash from the civilians.
(d) Mexican soldiers.

3. Grant said that he looked back on the taking of "the City of Mexico" and could see that the troops should have done what?
(a) Taken no prisoners.
(b) Moved in from a different direction than the one taken.
(c) Avoided war with Mexico at all costs.
(d) Taken more prisoners.

4. In Chapter 13, Grant attended ________________ and said he didn't understand why people enjoyed the sport.
(a) A bullfight.
(b) A dogfight.
(c) A cockfight.
(d) Boxing.

5. In Chapter 14, Grant married who?
(a) Julia Dent.
(b) Jill Dennison.
(c) Jennifer DeVane.
(d) Jamie Deveraux.

Short Answer Questions

1. Grant planned to do a short stint in the military before doing what?

2. Did Grant dwell on the duel he saw?

3. Who taunted Grant?

4. Why did Grant object to attending West Point?

5. Grant reported in September at the ________________ Barracks in St. Louis.

(see the answer key)

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