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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 64 – 82.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Whose account is written in The War Years by Carl Sandburg?
(a) Tobian Clearly's.
(b) Stephen Sears'.
(c) Robert G. Twistings'.
(d) Sherrard Clemens'.

2. Where does the Reverend Thomas say his family ate for his funeral meal in Chapter 61?
(a) The Carlton.
(b) Prevey's.
(c) The Blue Deacon.
(d) Anna's.

3. What does Mr. Bevins describe the experience of stepping into Lincoln as being like in Chapter 45?
(a) Riding on a horse at dusk.
(b) Walking into traffic.
(c) Stepping into fresh snowfall.
(d) Stepping into a summer barn at night.

4. When does the Reverend Thomas say he died in Chapter 61?
(a) September.
(b) June.
(c) April.
(d) March.

5. Who is the youngest of the East children?
(a) Jack.
(b) Paul.
(c) William.
(d) Reginald.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is the narrator addressing in the opening of Chapter 41?

2. Whose account is described in They Knew Him, edited by Leonora Morehouse?

3. How old was Hans Vollman when he came to the bardo?

4. Who is described in Chapter 37 as constantly mumbling about his grandson's excellent university marks?

5. Whose account is the focus of The Emergence of Lincoln: Prologue to the Civil War, 1859–1861 by Allan Nevins?

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