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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. Who supplies White House gossip to those at Thompson's Drug Store?
(a) The White House doorkeeper.
(b) David Herold.
(c) Kate Chase.
(d) Lincoln's bodyguard.

2. What would Lincoln give up if it were possible?
(a) His job.
(b) Cigars.
(c) Alcohol.
(d) Coffee.

3. Why does William Howard Russell, a London Times correspondent, think the South will win the war?
(a) It has better weapons.
(b) It is more highly motivated.
(c) It has more troops.
(d) It has West Point generals.

4. Salmon P. Chase is visited by Henry D. and _________ Cooke to discuss Lincoln and cabinet posts.
(a) Clay.
(b) Christopher.
(c) Jay.
(d) Harlan.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. How can Lincoln's inaugural parade best be characterized?

2. Who is Mrs. Laury?

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

4. Who is Emilie Helm?

5. What do conspirators Annie Surrat and David Herold call Lincoln?

(see the answer key)

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