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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 2, Chapters 1-6.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How can David Herold best be described?
(a) Common and fatalistic.
(b) Intelligent and optimistic.
(c) Serene and calm.
(d) Emotional time bomb.

2. What does Lincoln order the U.S. marshals to do?
(a) Arrest any conspirators.
(b) Shoot rioters.
(c) Raid telegraph offices to determine spies.
(d) Set up roadblocks around Washington.

3. What do conspirators Annie Surrat and David Herold call Lincoln?
(a) Hero.
(b) Traitor.
(c) Archfiend.
(d) Assassin.

4. What topic does Sprague talk about when he takes Kate riding?
(a) His new stable of horses.
(b) The fashions coming out of Paris.
(c) His military strategy.
(d) The shortage of cotton for New England mills.

5. Who is the noted Union officer shot dead in the invasion of Alexandria?
(a) Col. Peabody.
(b) Lieutenant Ashe.
(c) Col. Ellsworth.
(d) General Grant.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which of the following does NOT describe Kate Chase's relationship with her father?

2. How does Mrs. Lincoln attempt to talk to Willie after his death?

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

4. On what day does Part 2, Chapter 1 take place?

5. What industry in England is pushing to recognize the Confederacy?

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