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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In Chapter 43, Sherman was ordered to prepare to attack _________________ and he successfully maneuvered into position.
(a) Cincinnati.
(b) Lexington.
(c) Knoxville.
(d) Chattanooga.

2. Grant pointed out that Lee was careful not to show what?
(a) Any emotion.
(b) His face.
(c) His anger.
(d) His rank.

3. Nine days later, Grant wrote another letter to Thomas, this time demanding that Thomas do what?
(a) Retreat.
(b) Take cover.
(c) Surrender.
(d) Attack.

4. In Chapter 45, Grant was moved to ____________ and established a headquarters there.
(a) Knoxville.
(b) Asheville.
(c) Gatlinburg.
(d) Memphis.

5. How was Grant dressed at the end of the war?
(a) In a private's uniform with only his stripes to confirm his rank.
(b) In civilian clothes.
(c) In an old sack.
(d) In a new uniform and wore an expensive, elaborate sword.

Short Answer Questions

1. What was one reason why the South was in chaos?

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

3. In the conclusion, Grant pointed out that __________ played a role in the Civil War and predicted that the issue might arise at some time in the future.

4. Lincoln said that his lack of what was a problem?

5. Grant ordered a commander named General _________ to begin rebuilding the railroad though they have only primitive tools and this general's abilities with which to work.

Short Essay Questions

1. Describe the casualties at the Courthouse at Spotsylvania. Did this affect Grant? Why or why not?

2. Why, in Chapter Fifty-Nine, does Grant step back in time to Sherman's march to the sea?

3. What did Grant's new plan for moving the troops in tandem become?

4. What is Grant promise Lincoln? Why did he make this promise?

5. What significant event happened soon after Grant was promoted to Lieutenant General of the Union Army? How was this significant?

6. What does Grant note about both the battle at Cold Harbor and Vicksburg? Why does he say this?

7. Describe Grant and Lee at the end of the war. What does this reveal about each man?

8. Why did the Confederate women cry when they learned that the Union had the upper hand in the war?

9. When Lee's troops were discovered, what was learned about Lee and his men?

10. How did Grant believe his men and General Meade's men should catch up to Lee and his men? Why?

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