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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. Why does William Howard Russell, a London Times correspondent, think the South will win the war?
(a) It is more highly motivated.
(b) It has more troops.
(c) It has better weapons.
(d) It has West Point generals.

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

3. Who is the defeated rival who visits Lincoln and calls for militiamen to defend Washington?
(a) Salmon P. Chase.
(b) John Hay.
(c) Stephen Douglas.
(d) Andrew Johnson.

4. What do conspirators Annie Surrat and David Herold call Lincoln?
(a) Hero.
(b) Traitor.
(c) Archfiend.
(d) Assassin.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Chase and Seward agree between themselves that Lincoln must let them run the government as a ____________.

2. What is the mood in Washington as Chapter 14 begins?

3. Who administers the oath of office to Abraham Lincoln?

4. What does Chevalier Wikoff offer to give the U.S. government if his son receives a naval commission?

5. Which of the following bad news does Lincoln NOT receive in Chapter 13?

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