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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part Eleven: Moody, Tearful Night.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What plot was uncovered in Baltimore?
(a) To kidnap the President-elect.
(b) To bribe the President-elect.
(c) To assassinate the President-elect.
(d) To rob the President-elect.

2. In October 1839 the Whigs held a convention and endorsed who for President, beginning the so-called Log and Cabin Campaign?
(a) Benjamin Harrison.
(b) Henry Clay.
(c) John Adams.
(d) William Henry Harrison.

3. When did Lincoln finally die?
(a) April 26.
(b) April 15.
(c) April 14.
(d) April 20.

4. In 1858, Lincoln gave what famous speech at the Republican convention?
(a) A House Divided.
(b) Our House.
(c) A House United.
(d) A Home for All.

5. What two boys were born to the Lincolns?
(a) John and James.
(b) William and Thomas.
(c) Sam and Todd.
(d) Teddy and Lincoln.

Short Answer Questions

1. He entered into a law practice with John Todd Stuart, and won his first court case. What type of case was this?

2. Who was Lincoln's first cabinet appointment?

3. Jude Early led a rebel force from Harper's Ferry to seize what city?

4. While Lincoln was visiting this city, he ventured into what building?

5. McClellan still refused to attack the rebels head-on. Why?

(see the answer key)

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