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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 1, Chapters 8-14.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who arrives on the train with Lincoln's secretaries?
(a) Andrew Johnson.
(b) Robert E. Lee.
(c) Mrs. Lincoln.
(d) John Wilkes Booth.

2. Who is known for drifting off during important discussions?
(a) Salmon P. Chase.
(b) Saul P. Chase.
(c) Samuel P. Chesterson.
(d) Samuel P. Chase.

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

4. What does Lincoln ask John Hay to research?
(a) The budget for White House renovations.
(b) Thomas Jefferson's speeches.
(c) The president's wartime powers.
(d) The etiquette for entertaining visiting heads of state.

5. What is the plan of the Southern states?
(a) To form agricultural co-ops.
(b) To abolish slavery.
(c) To secede from the Union.
(d) To become more industrial.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Why does David Herold regret that Lincoln must die?

3. Which of Mrs. Lincoln's projects ultimately brings scandal to the White House?

4. What does Lincoln order the U.S. marshals to do?

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

(see the answer key)

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