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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 2, Chapters 7-12.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who supplies White House gossip to those at Thompson's Drug Store?
(a) David Herold.
(b) Lincoln's bodyguard.
(c) The White House doorkeeper.
(d) Kate Chase.

2. Who meets Lincoln at the train station in Washington, D.C.?
(a) Edward L. Washburn.
(b) Elihu B. Woodborne.
(c) Elijah C. Washburne.
(d) Elihu B. Washburne.

3. What is the mood in Washington as Chapter 14 begins?
(a) Boisterous.
(b) At war.
(c) Quiet.
(d) Riotous.

4. What is the plan of the Southern states?
(a) To form agricultural co-ops.
(b) To abolish slavery.
(c) To become more industrial.
(d) To secede from the Union.

5. How does Mrs. Lincoln attempt to talk to Willie after his death?
(a) She prays.
(b) She puts notes on his grave.
(c) She writes on glass.
(d) She attends seances.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Mrs. Lincoln hold regularly?

2. What order does Lincoln issue about Fort Sumter in Chapter 11?

3. What does Lincoln think will be necessary in order to wage war?

4. Which of the following does NOT describe Lincoln at the inaugural ball?

5. What topic does Sprague talk about when he takes Kate riding?

(see the answer key)

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