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

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

3. What is the plan of the Southern states?
(a) To become more industrial.
(b) To form agricultural co-ops.
(c) To abolish slavery.
(d) To secede from the Union.

4. Who administers the oath of office to Abraham Lincoln?
(a) David P. Taney.
(b) Roger K. Holmes.
(c) Roger B. Taney.
(d) Salmon P. Chase.

5. Who is Salmon P. Chase's daughter?
(a) Elizabeth.
(b) Annie.
(c) Kate.
(d) Mary.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is the noted Union officer shot dead in the invasion of Alexandria?

2. What idea does Seward have for reuniting the North and the South?

3. What does Lincoln ask John Hay to research?

4. Which word does Lincoln turn to the crowd and emphasize while taking the oath of office?

5. How can Mrs. Lincoln's personality best be described?

(see the answer key)

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