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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 is Lincoln's former law partner?
(a) William Herndon.
(b) Wade Harrison.
(c) William Henderson.
(d) Walter Herndon.

2. What order does Lincoln issue about Fort Sumter in Chapter 11?
(a) Re-supply it.
(b) Surrender it.
(c) Burn it.
(d) Attack it.

3. What is the organization of peace Democrats opposed to the Emancipation Proclamation and the draft?
(a) Anarchists.
(b) Copperheads.
(c) Rattlers.
(d) Nickelheads.

4. What request does Herndon make of Lincoln?
(a) An appointment in Lincoln's Cabinet.
(b) A character reference for a background check.
(c) A loan to set up practice in Washington.
(d) A Federal job for his future brother-in-law.

5. Chapter 4 sees the arrival of Lincoln's secretaries, John Hay and ________________.
(a) John George Paul.
(b) John George Nicolay.
(c) Nicholas Nickleby.
(d) Nikolai Surratt.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Lincoln say that Southerners are in Chapter 5?

2. David Herold is told to watch for Lincoln's movements and _____________________.

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

4. Who sets out on a week-long debauch after Kate's party?

5. What has no other U.S. President ever had to face?

(see the answer key)

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