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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. Where does John Wilkes Booth invite David Herold to work with him?
(a) Surratt's Boardinghouse.
(b) Ford's Theater.
(c) Chevalier's Opera House.
(d) Thompson's Pharmacy.

2. Salmon P. Chase is visited by Henry D. and _________ Cooke to discuss Lincoln and cabinet posts.
(a) Jay.
(b) Clay.
(c) Harlan.
(d) Christopher.

3. What does Lincoln declare to be his first priority in Chapter 13?
(a) Control Mrs. Lincoln's spending.
(b) Guard against sympathizers in the government.
(c) Introduce his Cabinet members.
(d) Declare a Civil War.

4. Who believes that one must experience hell before dying, not after?
(a) Abraham Lincoln.
(b) Secretary Steward.
(c) General McClellan.
(d) Mrs. Lincoln.

5. David Herold is told to watch for Lincoln's movements and _____________________.
(a) Social schedule.
(b) Travel companions.
(c) A chance to poison his medications.
(d) Dinner guests.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is Bettie Duval?

2. How does President Buchanan feel about leaving office?

3. What do conspirators Annie Surrat and David Herold call Lincoln?

4. How can David Herold best be described?

5. Part 1, Chapters 1-7 focus on the days between Abraham Lincoln's arrival in Washington, D.C. and ________.

(see the answer key)

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