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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. Who arrives on the train with Lincoln's secretaries?
(a) John Wilkes Booth.
(b) Mrs. Lincoln.
(c) Andrew Johnson.
(d) Robert E. Lee.

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

3. What does Chevalier Wikoff offer to give the U.S. government if his son receives a naval commission?
(a) An island.
(b) A gold mine.
(c) A yacht.
(d) One million dollars.

4. Who is the noted Union officer shot dead in the invasion of Alexandria?
(a) Col. Peabody.
(b) General Grant.
(c) Col. Ellsworth.
(d) Lieutenant Ashe.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Who do the rebels think is the real boss in the U.S. government?

2. What does Lincoln order the U.S. marshals to do?

3. What does Mrs. Lincoln hold regularly?

4. Who is Bettie Duval?

5. What is the coded message that David Herold carries across the river?

(see the answer key)

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