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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who is the fictional author that is attributed with writing The Spiritual Lincoln: An Essential Journey?
(a) C. R. DePage.
(b) Marshall Turnbull.
(c) Daniel Mark Epstein.
(d) Margaret Garrett.

2. Who describes giving his mistress diamonds and pearls, though she later left him for Mr. Hollyfen in Chapter 65?
(a) Maureen H. Hedges.
(b) Marshall Turnbull.
(c) Tobian Clearly.
(d) Robert G. Twistings.

3. How old was Hans Vollman when he came to the bardo?
(a) 46.
(b) 62.
(c) 39.
(d) 32.

4. Who is attributed with writing A Belle Remade: The Journey of Mary Lincoln in Chapter 58?
(a) Margaret Garrett.
(b) Daniel Mark Epstein.
(c) Kevin Swarney.
(d) Marshall Turnbull.

5. Who wrote The Unpopular Mr. Lincoln: The Story of America’s Most Reviled President?
(a) Thomas Havens.
(b) Larry Tagg.
(c) Tobian Clearly.
(d) Stephen Sears.

Short Answer Questions

1. What word from Chapter 60 means irresponsible?

2. What is said to have happened to the young wife that the spirits performed l'occupation upon in Chapter 77?

3. Who succeeded President Pierce?

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

5. Whom does the narrator say died in the terrible fight in the opening of Chapter 41?

Short Essay Questions

1. How did Bevins and Vollman once cause a wedding?

2. What regrets are presented in Chapter 48?

3. What does the lock and key in Lincoln's pocket represent?

4. How are the Crutcher brothers and Mr. and Mrs. Reedy described?

5. Why do Vollman and Bevins try to persuade Lincoln to return to the mausoleum in Chapter 51?

6. What is the outcome of the young lovers that is described in Chapter 77?

7. How do Mr. Bevins and Mr. Vollman go about occupying Mr. Lincoln in Chapter 44?

8. Who is Benjamin ("Benjy") and why is he mentioned by Mr. and Mrs. Baron in Chapter 65?

9. How do the protagonists manage to sway Lincoln from leaving in Chapter 77?

10. What does the Reverend Thomas describe of his transformation in Chapter 80?

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