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

2. What city does Lincoln decide to strike before the Confederate Congress can begin?
(a) Charleston.
(b) Memphis.
(c) Richmond.
(d) Atlanta.

3. Who is the U.S. president that Lincoln succeeds?
(a) Roosevelt.
(b) Buchanan.
(c) Jackson.
(d) Jefferson.

4. What is the name of the plan which called for Seward to run the government with Lincoln as a figurehead?
(a) Albany Plany.
(b) Schnectady Plan.
(c) Shadow Plan.
(d) Transition Plan.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. With whom does John Hay frequently spend time?

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

3. Who is known for drifting off during important discussions?

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

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

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