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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 1, Chapters 8-14.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who is known for drifting off during important discussions?
(a) Samuel P. Chesterson.
(b) Salmon P. Chase.
(c) Samuel P. Chase.
(d) Saul P. Chase.

2. Part 1, Chapters 1-7 focus on the days between Abraham Lincoln's arrival in Washington, D.C. and ________.
(a) The Emancipation Proclamation.
(b) The Gettysburg Address.
(c) His assassination.
(d) His inauguration.

3. Who do the rebels think is the real boss in the U.S. government?
(a) Johnson.
(b) Seward.
(c) Chase.
(d) Hay.

4. What is the name of the plan which called for Seward to run the government with Lincoln as a figurehead?
(a) Transition Plan.
(b) Shadow Plan.
(c) Albany Plany.
(d) Schnectady Plan.

5. What is the plan of the Southern states?
(a) To secede from the Union.
(b) To abolish slavery.
(c) To become more industrial.
(d) To form agricultural co-ops.

Short Answer Questions

1. How can Lincoln's inaugural parade best be characterized?

2. How does President Buchanan feel about leaving office?

3. Chase and Seward agree between themselves that Lincoln must let them run the government as a ____________.

4. Who owns the whorehouse that John Hay visits after the inaugural ball?

5. Who is the defeated rival who visits Lincoln and calls for militiamen to defend Washington?

(see the answer key)

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