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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. Chapter 4 sees the arrival of Lincoln's secretaries, John Hay and ________________.
(a) Nicholas Nickleby.
(b) John George Nicolay.
(c) Nikolai Surratt.
(d) John George Paul.

2. Where is the body of Col. Ellsworth taken after he is killed?
(a) His home in Alexandria.
(b) The Capitol building.
(c) A mortuary.
(d) The White House.

3. With whom does Lincoln side when believing that black men are not inferior to white men?
(a) Andrew Johnson.
(b) Thomas Jefferson.
(c) Benjamin Franklin.
(d) Ulysses S. Grant.

4. What does Lincoln declare to be his first priority in Chapter 13?
(a) Declare a Civil War.
(b) Introduce his Cabinet members.
(c) Control Mrs. Lincoln's spending.
(d) Guard against sympathizers in the government.

5. What is the coded message that David Herold carries across the river?
(a) "Lucifer, god of the just and keeper of armaments."
(b) "Lucifer, the god of the reviled, and downtrodden."
(c) "Lucifer, the son of morning, and Satan."
(d) "The cock crows at the hour of Lucifer's awakening."

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Where does David Herold take a job?

3. What is the date of Lincoln's inauguration?

4. Where is Lincoln taken upon his arrival in Washington, D.C.?

5. With whom does John Hay frequently spend time?

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