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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why did Grant object to attending West Point?
(a) He did not want to attend college.
(b) He feared he could not pass.
(c) His family did not have the money to send him to West Point.
(d) He did not want to be in the military.

2. In Chapter 55, the troops under Sheridan's command advanced on __________ Harbor but the Confederates, knowing that the position was one of tactical importance to the Union Army, were determined to hold it.
(a) Sun.
(b) Blue.
(c) Sea.
(d) Cold.

3. Grant said the Confederate losses were bound to be higher and outlined his plans to do what?
(a) Surrender.
(b) Contact the families of those who had died.
(c) Convince the Confederates to surrender.
(d) Continue the attack, even if it took the entire summer.

4. He described breaking ________ for working with the military.
(a) Mules.
(b) Cows.
(c) Donkeys.
(d) Horses.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Grant said that he looked back on the taking of "the City of Mexico" and could see that the troops should have done what?

2. Grant was assigned to command the Military Division of _________________.

3. Grant's time at West Point and in the military meant that he knew who?

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

5. Grant told a story about __________ that he said epitomized the man's character.

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