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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 do the people of Virginia do on the first day of the battle in Virginia?
(a) Hold war parades.
(b) Escape to Philadelphia.
(c) Take picnic lunches to watch the battle.
(d) Hide in their basements.

2. Where does David Herold take a job?
(a) Avery Distillery.
(b) Thompson's Pharmacy.
(c) Johnson Hardware.
(d) McMiller's Dry Goods.

3. Salmon P. Chase is visited by Henry D. and _________ Cooke to discuss Lincoln and cabinet posts.
(a) Harlan.
(b) Clay.
(c) Christopher.
(d) Jay.

4. Who stalks Lincoln as he walks to church with Seward?
(a) Mary Surratt.
(b) David Herold.
(c) John Wilkes Booth.
(d) Thomas Paterson.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Why has Lincoln arrived in Washington in great secrecy?

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

3. Who is overwhelmed by Kate Chase's beauty?

4. What is the main event in Part 1, Chapter 8?

5. Which of the following is NOT true about the new Congress?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is the Albany Plan and how does it set the stage for political machinations throughout the novel?

2. What are David Herold's surprising views as he watches Lincoln walk to church?

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

4. How does the White House respond to Col. Ellsworth's death?

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

6. How are the beginnings of a conspiracy against Lincoln introduced in Chapter 2?

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

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

9. Explain the premise of Part 1, Chapters 1-7.

10. What is the nature of Chase's talks with Jay Cooke?

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