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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In what city was the Republican Party National Convention held in 1864?
(a) New York.
(b) Baltimore.
(c) Washington.
(d) Philadelphia.

2. How many men is Lincoln forced to call up in Chapter 6?
(a) 10,000.
(b) 200,000.
(c) 50,00.
(d) 500,000.

3. The Confederacy has half the troops as the Union does and ______________.
(a) Not enough food.
(b) No arms.
(c) Not enough horses.
(d) Not enough uniforms.

4. What nationality of people riot against the Conscription Act In New York City?
(a) German.
(b) Irish.
(c) Italian.
(d) French.

5. Why does Mrs. Lincoln visit a wounded corporal from Lexington, Kentucky?
(a) She made a promise to his mother.
(b) She had known him as a boy.
(c) She got a psychic message to do it.
(d) She wants the media attention.

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

7. How much debt has Mrs. Lincoln incurred for the White House at this time?
(a) $1,000,000.00
(b) $1,000.
(c) $50,000.
(d) $30,000.

8. Which Civil War battle costs the Union 15,000 casualties?
(a) Fredericksburg.
(b) Antietam.
(c) Gettysburg.
(d) Vicksburg.

9. Who is framed for leaking information to Wikoff?
(a) Kate Chase.
(b) Secretary Steward.
(c) The White House groundskeeper.
(d) David Herold.

10. Which of the following is NOT a topic of conversation at Kate Chase's party?
(a) Mrs. Lincoln's runaway spending.
(b) The price of coffee.
(c) McClellan's new strategy.
(d) White House leaks.

11. What is the exemption fee for a man to stay out of the war?
(a) $1000.
(b) $50.
(c) $300.
(d) $500.

12. Which general replaces General Hooker prior to the battle at Gettysburg?
(a) General Meade.
(b) General Burnside.
(c) General Chamberlain.
(d) General Buford.

13. What request does Herndon make of Lincoln?
(a) An appointment in Lincoln's Cabinet.
(b) A Federal job for his future brother-in-law.
(c) A character reference for a background check.
(d) A loan to set up practice in Washington.

14. Where does John Wilkes Booth invite David Herold to work with him?
(a) Chevalier's Opera House.
(b) Ford's Theater.
(c) Thompson's Pharmacy.
(d) Surratt's Boardinghouse.

15. David Herold is told to watch for Lincoln's movements and _____________________.
(a) Dinner guests.
(b) A chance to poison his medications.
(c) Social schedule.
(d) Travel companions.

Short Answer Questions

1. As what does Mrs. Lincoln justify her overspending?

2. Where does Lincoln spent a vast amount of time following the Battle of Gettysburg?

3. Lincoln is fatalistic about being shot but worries even more about __________________.

4. Which Union general proves incapable of overall command in Chapter 6?

5. Which of the following does Herndon NOT tell John Hay about Lincoln's days as a young man?

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