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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. Which of the following characteristics is NOT used to describe Lincoln?
(a) Exhausted.
(b) Overweight.
(c) Fatalism.
(d) Droll humor.

2. What is the South fighting for in the Civil War?
(a) Slavery.
(b) Shipping.
(c) Textiles.
(d) Independence.

3. 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.

4. Which Amendment is suspended as many newspaper publishers are arrested?
(a) Fifth Amendment.
(b) Third Amendment.
(c) First Amendment.
(d) Second Amendment.

5. What has no other U.S. President ever had to face?
(a) Personal financial ruin.
(b) Massive national debt.
(c) The threat of Civil War.
(d) Conspiracy plots.

Short Answer Questions

1. What event does Kate Chase host in Part 2, Chapter 2?

2. Why is Mrs. Lincoln so upset in Part 2, Chapter 2?

3. What document does Lincoln plan to issue?

4. What disease is McClellan purported to have?

5. How does Mrs. Lincoln attempt to talk to Willie after his death?

(see the answer key)

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