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

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

3. Who is overwhelmed by Kate Chase's beauty?
(a) David Herold.
(b) William Sprague.
(c) John Hay.
(d) John Surratt.

4. Why has Lincoln arrived in Washington in great secrecy?
(a) He wants to surprise his family.
(b) He wants to avoid big crowds.
(c) He wants to avoid the media.
(d) There is a plot against his life.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is the U.S. president that Lincoln succeeds?

2. What city does Lincoln decide to strike before the Confederate Congress can begin?

3. Which of the following is NOT one of Lincoln's sons?

4. What is the river that David Herold crosses on his first mission as a rebel courier?

5. From whose perspective is Part 1, Chapter 8 NOT viewed?

(see the answer key)

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