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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 the following is NOT one of Lincoln's sons?
(a) Willie.
(b) George.
(c) Tad.
(d) Robert.

2. Where is Lincoln taken upon his arrival in Washington, D.C.?
(a) Ford's Theater.
(b) Willard's Hotel.
(c) The Captiol Building.
(d) The White House.

3. 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.

4. Sumner sees freeing the slaves to be _________________.
(a) the moral choice.
(b) a religious imperative.
(c) a military necessity.
(d) a waste of time.

5. Why has Lincoln arrived in Washington in great secrecy?
(a) He wants to surprise his family.
(b) He wants to avoid the media.
(c) There is a plot against his life.
(d) He wants to avoid big crowds.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Who is the defeated rival who visits Lincoln and calls for militiamen to defend Washington?

3. How does President Buchanan feel about leaving office?

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

5. What is the coded message that David Herold carries across the river?

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