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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 27 through 39.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Did Grant dwell on the duel he saw?
(a) No, he hardly mentions the duel or its effect on him.
(b) No, he talked mostly about the impact of the duel on his own thoughts.
(c) Yes, he spent a great deal of time replaying the duel.
(d) No, he talked mostly about the impact of the duel on the family members of those involved in a duel.

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

3. Did Grant believe that he would be brave enough to fight a duel?
(a) Yes, maybe.
(b) Yes, of course.
(c) Yes, if he had no other choice.
(d) No, never.

4. Who taunted Grant?
(a) The governor of California.
(b) Another soldier.
(c) A ragged child.
(d) Most people with whom Grant came into contact in San Francisco.

5. The following May, Grant moved to Galena, Illinois, where he began working as what in his father's store?
(a) A goldsmith.
(b) A clerk.
(c) A blacksmith.
(d) A cobbler.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. In Chapter 32, Grant described the pressure of public opinion and said that no matter what criticism occurred, who stood behind him, providing support?

3. Grant said the Confederate troops were driven steadily back and eventually retreated. Grant said the victory was cinched by the arrival of whom?

4. Grant joined Sherman on his march into what town?

5. 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.

(see the answer key)

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