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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. With whom does John Hay frequently spend time?
(a) Abolitionists.
(b) Lobbyists.
(c) Prostitutes.
(d) Ministers.

2. Who meets Lincoln at the train station in Washington, D.C.?
(a) Elijah C. Washburne.
(b) Elihu B. Woodborne.
(c) Edward L. Washburn.
(d) Elihu B. Washburne.

3. By what method does Herold often think of killing Lincoln?
(a) Poisoning him.
(b) Stabbing him.
(c) Strangling him.
(d) Shooting him.

4. Who does David Herold kiss on New Year's Eve 1861?
(a) Annie Surratt.
(b) Bettie Duvall.
(c) Sara Lawson.
(d) Mary Surratt.

5. What disease does it look like Lincoln has as he leaves Gettysburg?
(a) Malaria.
(b) Mononucleosis.
(c) Mesothelioma.
(d) Tuberculosis.

Short Answer Questions

1. What office does Roger B. Taney hold?

2. What is the plan of the Southern states?

3. Which word does Lincoln turn to the crowd and emphasize while taking the oath of office?

4. What does Mrs. Lincoln hold regularly?

5. Why does Mary Lincoln not attend Kate Chase's wedding?

(see the answer key)

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