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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 3, Chapters 1-6.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who owns the whorehouse that John Hay visits after the inaugural ball?
(a) Sal Houston.
(b) Sally Albers.
(c) Sara Allen.
(d) Sal Austin.

2. Seward and _____________ emerge as the Cabinet's leading figures.
(a) Johnson.
(b) Blair.
(c) Chase.
(d) Woodburne.

3. Why is a secret Cabinet meeting held in the Naval Department?
(a) The Cabinet offices are being painted.
(b) To discuss naval strategy.
(c) It has a room big enough to hold everyone.
(d) To avoid spies.

4. Why do the conspirators want Lincoln shot prior to the election?
(a) To end the war.
(b) To ensure McClellan's victory.
(c) To end abolition.
(d) To nominate Chase.

5. What is the date of Lincoln's inauguration?
(a) April 15, 1865.
(b) March 4, 1861.
(c) May 12, 1862.
(d) January 21, 1861.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the nature of a crisis with Great Britain?

2. What office does Roger B. Taney hold?

3. What disease does it look like Lincoln has as he leaves Gettysburg?

4. What request does Herndon make of Lincoln?

5. In what city was the Republican Party National Convention held in 1864?

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