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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 word does Lincoln turn to the crowd and emphasize while taking the oath of office?
(a) Defend.
(b) God.
(c) States.
(d) Union.

2. How can Lincoln's inaugural parade best be characterized?
(a) Non-existent.
(b) Celebratory.
(c) Frugal.
(d) Short.

3. Who is known for drifting off during important discussions?
(a) Samuel P. Chase.
(b) Saul P. Chase.
(c) Salmon P. Chase.
(d) Samuel P. Chesterson.

4. With what does Mrs. Lincoln spend much of her time?
(a) Praying.
(b) Redecorating.
(c) Writing poetry.
(d) Tutoring.

5. What do the people of Virginia do on the first day of the battle in Virginia?
(a) Hold war parades.
(b) Hide in their basements.
(c) Escape to Philadelphia.
(d) Take picnic lunches to watch the battle.

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. How does Salmon P. Chase propose to pay for a war?

4. Where does David Herold take a job?

5. What does Lincoln declare to be his first priority in Chapter 13?

(see the answer key)

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