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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 1, Chapters 15-20.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who arrives on the train with Lincoln's secretaries?
(a) John Wilkes Booth.
(b) Robert E. Lee.
(c) Andrew Johnson.
(d) Mrs. Lincoln.

2. Part 1, Chapters 1-7 focus on the days between Abraham Lincoln's arrival in Washington, D.C. and ________.
(a) The Emancipation Proclamation.
(b) The Gettysburg Address.
(c) His inauguration.
(d) His assassination.

3. On what grounds does Seward think Lincoln can be impeached?
(a) Sexual impropriety.
(b) Insanity.
(c) Military aggression.
(d) Treason.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Where does David Herold take a job?

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

3. How does Mrs. Lincoln respond to Col. Ellsworth's body being laid out at the White House?

4. Salmon P. Chase is visited by Henry D. and _________ Cooke to discuss Lincoln and cabinet posts.

5. Who owns the whorehouse that John Hay visits after the inaugural ball?

(see the answer key)

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