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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 arrives on the train with Lincoln's secretaries?
(a) John Wilkes Booth.
(b) Robert E. Lee.
(c) Mrs. Lincoln.
(d) Andrew Johnson.

2. What happens when Mr. and Mrs. Lincoln are riding to a seance one day?
(a) The carriage overturns in a ditch.
(b) An assassin fires a shot at the carriage.
(c) The carriage wheel falls off.
(d) A crowd throws rocks at the carriage.

3. What does Chevalier Wikoff offer to give the U.S. government if his son receives a naval commission?
(a) A gold mine.
(b) One million dollars.
(c) An island.
(d) A yacht.

4. With whom does John Hay frequently spend time?
(a) Lobbyists.
(b) Ministers.
(c) Prostitutes.
(d) Abolitionists.

5. How does President Buchanan feel about leaving office?
(a) He wishes he had more time.
(b) He is angry that he was not re-elected.
(c) He is happy.
(d) He is jealous of Lincoln.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who owns the whorehouse that John Hay visits after the inaugural ball?

2. On what grounds does Seward think Lincoln can be impeached?

3. What does William Seward harshly critique about Lincoln?

4. What does Mrs. Lincoln hold regularly?

5. Who does Lincoln meet at Willard's Hotel and who agrees to be Secretary of State?

(see the answer key)

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