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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 1, Chapters 15-20.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What industry in England is pushing to recognize the Confederacy?
(a) Fishing.
(b) Banking.
(c) Textile.
(d) Shipping.

2. Which of the following bad news does Lincoln NOT receive in Chapter 13?
(a) Mrs. Lincoln has tuberculosis.
(b) Telegraph and railroad lines are cut.
(c) Rebel forces surround Washington.
(d) High-ranking military men defect.

3. How does President Buchanan feel about leaving office?
(a) He wishes he had more time.
(b) He is jealous of Lincoln.
(c) He is happy.
(d) He is angry that he was not re-elected.

4. What does Lincoln think will be necessary in order to wage war?
(a) More armament plants.
(b) English warships.
(c) French loans.
(d) Conscription.

5. What office does Kate Chase expect her father to attain in 1864?
(a) Secretary of State.
(b) U.S. President.
(c) Supreme Court Justice.
(d) Attorney General.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the name of the plan which called for Seward to run the government with Lincoln as a figurehead?

2. What does Mrs. Lincoln hold regularly?

3. Who is Emilie Helm?

4. Who does Lincoln meet at Willard's Hotel and who agrees to be Secretary of State?

5. With whom does John Hay frequently spend time?

(see the answer key)

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