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

2. The assault on the town that is the answer to #82 resulted in ______________ losses.
(a) Many.
(b) No.
(c) Few.
(d) Tremendous.

3. In Chapter 24, Grant arrived with the army at ________________.
(a) Pennsylvania Landing.
(b) Pittsburg Landing.
(c) Philadelphia Landing.
(d) Paden's Landing.

4. In Chapter 21, Grant described the assault and capture of ____________.
(a) Fort Stewart.
(b) Fort Henry.
(c) Fort Scott.
(d) Fort David.

5. Did Grant know everything there was to know about the war being waged in Mexico?
(a) Yes.
(b) Hardly.
(c) Mostly.
(d) No.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Chapter 12, Grant was promoted to _________________.

2. Grant noted after the surrender of Vicksburg that the men taken prisoner did what regarding the Union Army?

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

4. Grant described the unrest of the nation in the winter of _______________.

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

(see the answer key)

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