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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. How can Mrs. Lincoln's personality best be described?
(a) Aggressive.
(b) Retiring.
(c) Emotional.
(d) Quiet.

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

3. What does Seward think will happen to Lincoln?
(a) He will have a heart attack.
(b) He will be assassinated.
(c) He will be impeached.
(d) He will be kidnapped.

4. David Herold is told to watch for Lincoln's movements and _____________________.
(a) A chance to poison his medications.
(b) Travel companions.
(c) Dinner guests.
(d) Social schedule.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Who was Abraham Lincoln's Democratic opponent in 1864?

2. Chapter 4 sees the arrival of Lincoln's secretaries, John Hay and ________________.

3. Why does William Howard Russell, a London Times correspondent, think the South will win the war?

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

5. Why is Lincoln assured of political victory in Chapter 6?

(see the answer key)

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