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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Wikoff publish in the New York Herald?
(a) The Emancipation Proclamation.
(b) Lincoln's secret message to Congress.
(c) Mrs. Lincoln's redecorating bills.
(d) Lincoln's Gettysburg Address.

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

3. How does Mrs. Lincoln respond to Col. Ellsworth's body being laid out at the White House?
(a) She refuses to let the body into the White House.
(b) She collapses to the floor with one of her headaches.
(c) She organizes a wake for family and friends.
(d) She orchestrates a fitting tribute.

4. Which of the following is NOT one of Lincoln's sons?
(a) Robert.
(b) Willie.
(c) Tad.
(d) George.

5. Who is known for drifting off during important discussions?
(a) Salmon P. Chase.
(b) Samuel P. Chesterson.
(c) Saul P. Chase.
(d) Samuel P. Chase.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the date of Lincoln's inauguration?

2. What does Lincoln think will be necessary in order to wage war?

3. From whose perspective is Part 1, Chapter 8 NOT viewed?

4. On what day does Lincoln arrive in Washington?

5. Who is Bettie Duval?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is the purpose of Stephen Douglas' visit to the White House?

2. Why is Lincoln forced to hold Cabinet meetings in the Naval Department?

3. Whose arrival is anxiously anticipated in Chapter 14 to provide some security in Washington?

4. What is Lincoln's position on blacks at the beginning of the novel and how does that change as the story evolves?

5. What does Lincoln accidentally lose and who will take advantage of this?

6. What are Chase's thoughts on financing a war in Chapter 17?

7. What type of role do Seward and Chase envision holding in Lincoln's Cabinet?

8. What role does Mrs. Lincoln play in her husband's presidency?

9. What perspectives do Chase and Seward hold as the war talk ramps up?

10. Who is Salmon P. Chase and what is his role in Lincoln's White House?

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