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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 50 through.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. On ____________, Grant issued a series of orders, including an order sending John A. McClernand to the right wing, Sherman to the left, and James B. McPherson at the middle.
(a) November 20, 1863.
(b) April 20, 1863.
(c) September 20, 1863.
(d) May 20, 1863.

2. Grant received orders from General Halleck to change his position, but Grant did not. Why did he not obey?
(a) Halleck is a poor leader.
(b) Halleck's orders would be different if he knew the army's current situation.
(c) Grant had already put his own plans in motion.
(d) Grant does not take orders from anyone.

3. One of Grant's commanders, General _______________, arrived at a house where Grant was seated on the verandah. The house belonged to Confederate loyalists and Grant was simply waiting there to watch the advance of his men.
(a) Twiggs.
(b) Johnston.
(c) Meade.
(d) Scott.

4. Grant's time at West Point and in the military meant that he knew who?
(a) Many of the other long-term military men from both sides of the Civil War.
(b) Foreign military leaders.
(c) Many Union military leaders.
(d) The President of the United States.

5. Lincoln said that his lack of what was a problem?
(a) Political expertise.
(b) Sleep.
(c) Education.
(d) Military expertise.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Chapter 48, a new campaign got underway, with __________ in command.

2. As Grant made the journey, he encountered a Union loyalist, Mr. ___________, who said there were Confederates in the area and that a neighbor, a Southern sympathizer, was certain to report Grant's presence.

3. In Chapter 39, Grant outlined a plan to assault ___________ that was eventually vetoed.

4. A letter dated _____________, 1864, from Grant to General Meade, indicated Grant's desire that Meade determine when he should withdraw troops from a deadly situation and when to press.

5. Grant's situation changed yet again and he assumed the role of district commander in ______ Tennessee.

(see the answer key)

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