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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. On what day does Part 2, Chapter 1 take place?
(a) The Fourth of July 1862.
(b) Christmas Day 1861.
(c) Easter Day 1861.
(d) New Year's Day 1861.

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

3. What does William Seward harshly critique about Lincoln?
(a) His wardrobe.
(b) His beard.
(c) His inaugural address.
(d) His accent.

4. Which of the following does NOT describe Lincoln at the inaugural ball?
(a) Getting used to protocol.
(b) Shaking hands absentmindedly.
(c) Watching the dancing.
(d) Animated and laughing.

5. Which of the following does NOT describe Lincoln's physical presence at this point in the war?
(a) Hand tremor.
(b) Sallow.
(c) Robust.
(d) Half-shut left eye.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who escorts Lincoln on a tour of Washington?

2. Who is Lincoln's former law partner?

3. What is the organization of peace Democrats opposed to the Emancipation Proclamation and the draft?

4. Who is the scandalous reporter for the New York Herald?

5. Who was David Herold discharged to kill on the night Lincoln was shot?

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