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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. Why does David Herold regret that Lincoln must die?
(a) He finds him pleasant-looking.
(b) He believes his wife will go mad.
(c) He thinks he is a good man at heart.
(d) He knows he has young sons.

2. Which of the following does NOT describe Kate Chase's relationship with her father?
(a) Daughter.
(b) Cook.
(c) Soul mate.
(d) Councilor.

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

4. What does Lincoln order the U.S. marshals to do?
(a) Arrest any conspirators.
(b) Set up roadblocks around Washington.
(c) Shoot rioters.
(d) Raid telegraph offices to determine spies.

5. What does William Seward harshly critique about Lincoln?
(a) His wardrobe.
(b) His inaugural address.
(c) His beard.
(d) His accent.

Short Answer Questions

1. Chase and Seward agree between themselves that Lincoln must let them run the government as a ____________.

2. Who is entertained by Annie Surratt?

3. Who supplies White House gossip to those at Thompson's Drug Store?

4. From what state do the first Union troops arrive in Washington?

5. Which female abolition opponent is introduced in Chapter 2?

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