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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. Who is overwhelmed by Kate Chase's beauty?
(a) David Herold.
(b) John Surratt.
(c) John Hay.
(d) William Sprague.

2. Why does David Herold regret that Lincoln must die?
(a) He believes his wife will go mad.
(b) He thinks he is a good man at heart.
(c) He finds him pleasant-looking.
(d) He knows he has young sons.

3. How does Mrs. Lincoln respond to Col. Ellsworth's body being laid out at the White House?
(a) She refuses to let the body into the White House.
(b) She collapses to the floor with one of her headaches.
(c) She orchestrates a fitting tribute.
(d) She organizes a wake for family and friends.

4. Which Amendment is suspended as many newspaper publishers are arrested?
(a) First Amendment.
(b) Fifth Amendment.
(c) Second Amendment.
(d) Third Amendment.

5. Seward and _____________ emerge as the Cabinet's leading figures.
(a) Chase.
(b) Woodburne.
(c) Blair.
(d) Johnson.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the nature of a crisis with Great Britain?

2. What has no other U.S. President ever had to face?

3. Which female abolition opponent is introduced in Chapter 2?

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

5. Who is Bettie Duval?

(see the answer key)

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