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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. What does Lincoln declare to be his first priority in Chapter 13?
(a) Control Mrs. Lincoln's spending.
(b) Declare a Civil War.
(c) Guard against sympathizers in the government.
(d) Introduce his Cabinet members.

2. Who is the defeated rival who visits Lincoln and calls for militiamen to defend Washington?
(a) Salmon P. Chase.
(b) John Hay.
(c) Stephen Douglas.
(d) Andrew Johnson.

3. Sumner sees freeing the slaves to be _________________.
(a) a waste of time.
(b) a military necessity.
(c) the moral choice.
(d) a religious imperative.

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

5. Who administers the oath of office to Abraham Lincoln?
(a) David P. Taney.
(b) Roger K. Holmes.
(c) Salmon P. Chase.
(d) Roger B. Taney.

Short Answer Questions

1. In what city was the Republican Party National Convention held in 1864?

2. Who was Abraham Lincoln's Democratic opponent in 1864?

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

4. Seward and _____________ emerge as the Cabinet's leading figures.

5. Who is overwhelmed by Kate Chase's beauty?

(see the answer key)

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