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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. Who does David Herold kiss on New Year's Eve 1861?
(a) Annie Surratt.
(b) Bettie Duvall.
(c) Mary Surratt.
(d) Sara Lawson.

2. Lincoln has evolved into a(n) ___________ in Chapter 5.
(a) Democrat.
(b) spiritualist.
(c) Atheist.
(d) Abolitionist.

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

4. What is the controversy surrounding Robert Lincoln during this time?
(a) Why he is not in the war.
(b) Why he undermines his father's political strategies.
(c) Why he indulges his mother's hysterics.
(d) Why he is not married.

5. What premonitions does Lincoln have?
(a) Mrs. Lincoln's death.
(b) Rocking his grandchildren.
(c) Jefferson Davis sitting in the White House.
(d) His premature death.

Short Answer Questions

1. What event does Kate Chase host in Part 2, Chapter 2?

2. How can Lincoln's inaugural parade best be characterized?

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

4. How can David Herold best be described?

5. What are Lincoln's thoughts in the 100 days prior to the election of 1864?

(see the answer key)

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