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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 1, Chapters 1-7.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who does Lincoln meet at Willard's Hotel and who agrees to be Secretary of State?
(a) William H. Seward.
(b) Walter F. Seward.
(c) Walter H. Stewart.
(d) William H. Steward.

2. Which of Mrs. Lincoln's projects ultimately brings scandal to the White House?
(a) Redecorating the White House.
(b) Entertaining slaves.
(c) Funding the Underground Railroad.
(d) Hiring Russian servants.

3. How can Mrs. Lincoln's personality best be described?
(a) Quiet.
(b) Emotional.
(c) Retiring.
(d) Aggressive.

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

5. Who meets Lincoln at the train station in Washington, D.C.?
(a) Elihu B. Washburne.
(b) Edward L. Washburn.
(c) Elijah C. Washburne.
(d) Elihu B. Woodborne.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who does Chase want excluded from a position in Lincoln's cabinet?

2. With whom does Lincoln side when believing that black men are not inferior to white men?

3. Who is known for drifting off during important discussions?

4. Who arrives on the train with Lincoln's secretaries?

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

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