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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 city does Lincoln decide to strike before the Confederate Congress can begin?
(a) Richmond.
(b) Charleston.
(c) Memphis.
(d) Atlanta.

2. Who was Abraham Lincoln's Democratic opponent in 1864?
(a) Rutherford.
(b) Grant.
(c) Buford.
(d) McClellan.

3. Which of the following characteristics is NOT used to describe Lincoln?
(a) Fatalism.
(b) Droll humor.
(c) Overweight.
(d) Exhausted.

4. With whom does David Herold spend New Year's Eve 1861?
(a) The Lincolns.
(b) The McClellans.
(c) The Chases.
(d) The Surratts.

5. Even though he is a drunk, ___________ is deemed a better general than McClellan.
(a) John Chamberlain.
(b) John Buford.
(c) Ulysses S. Grant.
(d) Robert Burnside.

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. What happens to Lincoln while riding to the Soldiers Home in Chapter 6?

4. By what method does Herold often think of killing Lincoln?

5. On what grounds does Seward think Lincoln can be impeached?

(see the answer key)

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