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

2. What does Lincoln ask John Hay to research?
(a) The budget for White House renovations.
(b) Thomas Jefferson's speeches.
(c) The etiquette for entertaining visiting heads of state.
(d) The president's wartime powers.

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

4. Where is Lincoln taken upon his arrival in Washington, D.C.?
(a) The Captiol Building.
(b) Ford's Theater.
(c) Willard's Hotel.
(d) The White House.

5. Which of the following is NOT one of Lincoln's sons?
(a) Tad.
(b) George.
(c) Willie.
(d) Robert.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is overwhelmed by Kate Chase's beauty?

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

3. Why has Lincoln arrived in Washington in great secrecy?

4. Seward and _____________ emerge as the Cabinet's leading figures.

5. Sumner sees freeing the slaves to be _________________.

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