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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. Seward and _____________ emerge as the Cabinet's leading figures.
(a) Woodburne.
(b) Blair.
(c) Chase.
(d) Johnson.

2. On what day does Lincoln arrive in Washington?
(a) April 15, 1865.
(b) February 23, 1861.
(c) December 31, 1914.
(d) January 1, 1860.

3. How can Lincoln's inaugural parade best be characterized?
(a) Celebratory.
(b) Non-existent.
(c) Short.
(d) Frugal.

4. Which of the following does NOT describe Lincoln at the inaugural ball?
(a) Getting used to protocol.
(b) Shaking hands absentmindedly.
(c) Animated and laughing.
(d) Watching the dancing.

5. Where does David Herold take a job?
(a) Thompson's Pharmacy.
(b) Avery Distillery.
(c) McMiller's Dry Goods.
(d) Johnson Hardware.

Short Answer Questions

1. What order does Lincoln issue about Fort Sumter in Chapter 11?

2. What does Lincoln declare to be his first priority in Chapter 13?

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

4. What is the name of the plan which called for Seward to run the government with Lincoln as a figurehead?

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

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