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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 3, Chapters 1-6.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why is a secret Cabinet meeting held in the Naval Department?
(a) It has a room big enough to hold everyone.
(b) The Cabinet offices are being painted.
(c) To discuss naval strategy.
(d) To avoid spies.

2. What is the mood in Washington as Chapter 14 begins?
(a) Riotous.
(b) At war.
(c) Boisterous.
(d) Quiet.

3. Who does Sickles think is Wikoff's source of information?
(a) Annie Surratt.
(b) David Herold.
(c) Bettie Duvall.
(d) Mrs. Lincoln.

4. Who was Abraham Lincoln's Democratic opponent in 1864?
(a) Grant.
(b) Rutherford.
(c) McClellan.
(d) Buford.

5. Who is the scandalous reporter for the New York Herald?
(a) Chace Adams.
(b) John Hay.
(c) Jacques Wyatt.
(d) Chevalier Wikoff.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is the defeated rival who visits Lincoln and calls for militiamen to defend Washington?

2. Who do the Republicans want Lincoln to nominate as a candidate for president instead of himself?

3. How much debt has Mrs. Lincoln incurred for the White House at this time?

4. Why is Lincoln assured of political victory in Chapter 6?

5. Which of the following is NOT a topic of conversation at Kate Chase's party?

(see the answer key)

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