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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 Lincoln's inaugural parade best be characterized?
(a) Frugal.
(b) Short.
(c) Celebratory.
(d) Non-existent.

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

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

4. Part 1, Chapters 1-7 focus on the days between Abraham Lincoln's arrival in Washington, D.C. and ________.
(a) His assassination.
(b) The Gettysburg Address.
(c) His inauguration.
(d) The Emancipation Proclamation.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does William Seward harshly critique about Lincoln?

2. Who meets Lincoln at the train station in Washington, D.C.?

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

4. Salmon P. Chase is visited by Henry D. and _________ Cooke to discuss Lincoln and cabinet posts.

5. What is the coded message that David Herold carries across the river?

(see the answer key)

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