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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 owns the whorehouse that John Hay visits after the inaugural ball?
(a) Sally Albers.
(b) Sara Allen.
(c) Sal Houston.
(d) Sal Austin.

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

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

4. Who do the rebels think is the real boss in the U.S. government?
(a) Chase.
(b) Johnson.
(c) Hay.
(d) Seward.

5. From whose perspective is Part 1, Chapter 8 NOT viewed?
(a) The presidential secretaries.
(b) Abraham Lincoln.
(c) Salmon P. Chase.
(d) The conspirators.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which of the following does NOT describe Kate Chase's relationship with her father?

2. Which of the following does NOT describe Lincoln at the inaugural ball?

3. Who is the defeated rival who visits Lincoln and calls for militiamen to defend Washington?

4. How can Mrs. Lincoln's personality best be described?

5. On what day does Lincoln arrive in Washington?

(see the answer key)

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