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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 3, Chapters 7-12.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Lincoln declare to be his first priority in Chapter 13?
(a) Declare a Civil War.
(b) Introduce his Cabinet members.
(c) Guard against sympathizers in the government.
(d) Control Mrs. Lincoln's spending.

2. On what day does Lincoln arrive in Washington?
(a) December 31, 1914.
(b) February 23, 1861.
(c) January 1, 1860.
(d) April 15, 1865.

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

4. What objectionable plan does Lincoln propose about the slaves?
(a) To buy them and colonize them elsewhere.
(b) To give them 40 acres and a mule.
(c) To free them all immediately.
(d) To give them Federal jobs.

5. Which of the following does Herndon NOT tell John Hay about Lincoln's days as a young man?
(a) He studied in Europe.
(b) He had mental breakdowns.
(c) He contracted syphilis.
(d) He did not believe in Christianity.

Short Answer Questions

1. What are Lincoln's words upon hearing of Lee's surrender?

2. What is the nature of a crisis with Great Britain?

3. Horace Greeley thinks he might get the position of ________________ so he turns pro-Lincoln.

4. What is the name of the plan which called for Seward to run the government with Lincoln as a figurehead?

5. In what city was the Republican Party National Convention held in 1864?

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