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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. Where does David Herold take a job?
(a) Avery Distillery.
(b) McMiller's Dry Goods.
(c) Thompson's Pharmacy.
(d) Johnson Hardware.

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

3. Where does John Wilkes Booth invite David Herold to work with him?
(a) Surratt's Boardinghouse.
(b) Thompson's Pharmacy.
(c) Ford's Theater.
(d) Chevalier's Opera House.

4. What does Lincoln think when he is shot at again on the way to the Soldiers Home?
(a) He needs to get more bodyguards.
(b) Why everyone seems to hate him so much.
(c) Why the assassins don't aim for his body.
(d) He needs a bulletproof vest.

5. What event does Kate Chase host in Part 2, Chapter 2?
(a) Boxing Day Party.
(b) Thanksgiving Dinner.
(c) Fourth of July picnic.
(d) Christmas Eve Party.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Why is Mrs. Lincoln so upset in Part 2, Chapter 2?

3. Even though he is a drunk, ___________ is deemed a better general than McClellan.

4. What does Lincoln declare to be his first priority in Chapter 13?

5. As what does Mrs. Lincoln justify her overspending?

(see the answer key)

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