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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. Which of Mrs. Lincoln's projects ultimately brings scandal to the White House?
(a) Redecorating the White House.
(b) Entertaining slaves.
(c) Hiring Russian servants.
(d) Funding the Underground Railroad.

2. What is the river that David Herold crosses on his first mission as a rebel courier?
(a) Potomac.
(b) Ohio.
(c) Delaware.
(d) Mississippi.

3. What has no other U.S. President ever had to face?
(a) Conspiracy plots.
(b) Massive national debt.
(c) Personal financial ruin.
(d) The threat of Civil War.

4. What does Seward think will happen to Lincoln?
(a) He will be impeached.
(b) He will have a heart attack.
(c) He will be assassinated.
(d) He will be kidnapped.

5. Who is overwhelmed by Kate Chase's beauty?
(a) William Sprague.
(b) David Herold.
(c) John Hay.
(d) John Surratt.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where is the body of Col. Ellsworth taken after he is killed?

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

3. Who is the scandalous reporter for the New York Herald?

4. Why does David Herold regret that Lincoln must die?

5. Who does Lincoln meet at Willard's Hotel and who agrees to be Secretary of State?

(see the answer key)

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