1. What character traits did Henry Adams consider that Lamar possessed above all others?
(a) Envy and averace.
(b) Tact and humor.
(c) Stubbornness and greed.
(d) Amiability and aimlessness.

2. According to Kennedy, what makes it difficult to recognize courageous acts when they do occur?
(a) Self interest that only looks like courage.
(b) The secrecy of most courageous acts.
(c) Business concerns and the competition for attention from the public.
(d) Media bias one way or the other.

3. What view did Webster take that made him unpopular with abolitionists?
(a) He refused to argue against salvery when he went to the Southern states.
(b) He was a strong supporter of the Union and believed compromise on slavery was more important than breaking up the nation.
(c) He would not address the subject of slavery because he though it would just go away.
(d) He did not feel that being a part of a Union that allowed slavery in some territories a viable alternative.

4. Why did the six Republicans say they would not vote to convict President Johnson?
(a) They came from conservative states.
(b) They said some Prepblicans should vote no to make the party look unbiased.
(c) They said they didn't need to vote because there was a 36 majority anyway.
(d) They said the evidence was not sufficient.

5. What is the first pressure of Americans that keeps them from acting courageously according to Kennedy?
(a) The need to raise campaign money.
(b) The need to be different from other politicians.
(c) The need to be well liked.
(d) The need to be right all the time.