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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In Chapter 15, Grant arrived in San Francisco and said there were many there seeking what?
(a) New friendships.
(b) Work.
(c) Their fortunes in gold.
(d) Lost family members.

2. In Chapter 40, Grant arrived in __________ and was sent on to Louisville, where he met Secretary of War Stanton.
(a) London.
(b) Beijing.
(c) Santa Fe.
(d) Cairo.

3. The move was prompted, in part, by the proximity of whom?
(a) So many other experienced commanders.
(b) So many military families.
(c) So many wealthy families.
(d) So many Confederate troops.

4. In Chapter 41, Grant toured the area and the first order of business was to do what?
(a) Recruit more volunteers.
(b) Create a workable supply line.
(c) Find a place to camp.
(d) Create more comfortable living conditions for the soldiers.

5. In Chapter 19, Grant was named _________________ and said he was surprised by the promotion.
(a) Brigadier-General.
(b) General.
(c) Lieutenant-Colonel.
(d) Colonel.

Short Answer Questions

1. ______________ fell on Grant and left him painfully bruised and swollen.

2. 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.

3. On May 16, 1864, Grant sent a letter to Halleck, outlining the poor roads that had become impassable due to what?

4. In Chapter 51, Grant looked back on the battle. He said the Union forces were commended for their ability to ___________________, then performing as a unit.

5. In Chapter 13, Grant attended ________________ and said he didn't understand why people enjoyed the sport.

(see the answer key)

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