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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. Grant described the unrest of the nation in the winter of _______________.
(a) 1859-1860.
(b) 1860-1861.
(c) 1861-1862.
(d) 1862-1863.

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

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

4. Grant said he worked hard, but in 1858, he became ill with what?
(a) Scarlet fever.
(b) A recurring fever.
(c) Lung fever.
(d) Pneumonia.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. Grant contrasted General _______ with General Taylor.

4. In Chapter 23, Grant received another promotion, this time to _______________ of the volunteers. In this role, he ordered a march on Nashville. There was some wrangling over the command and Grant was briefly relieved of the command then returned to the position.

5. How does Grant feel about his involvement in the Mexican War?

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