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

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

3. Which of the following does NOT apply to General Grant?
(a) He refuses to make his headquarters in Washington.
(b) He insists he has no political interests.
(c) He is tried for treason.
(d) He becomes the first lieutenant general since George Washington.

4. Lincoln has evolved into a(n) ___________ in Chapter 5.
(a) Atheist.
(b) spiritualist.
(c) Democrat.
(d) Abolitionist.

5. What is the organization of peace Democrats opposed to the Emancipation Proclamation and the draft?
(a) Nickelheads.
(b) Rattlers.
(c) Anarchists.
(d) Copperheads.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. How many men is Lincoln forced to call up in Chapter 6?

3. Which notable poet seeks a Federal job?

4. What name replaces the term "Republican Party" at the 1864 convention?

5. What is the controversy surrounding Robert Lincoln during this time?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Seward attempt to prevent Mrs. Lincoln being involved in a scandal?

2. What precipitates Lincoln's discussions with black leaders and his issuing the Emancipation Proclamation?

3. How do the Lincolns respond when their young son, Willie, dies?

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5. What is the speculation of Mrs. Lincoln's involvement in President Lincoln's speech to Congress being printed in the New York Herald?

6. What is the source of Lincoln's resolve in the 100 days prior to the election?

7. Why do the conspirators want to ramp up efforts to kill Lincoln prior to the election of 1864?

8. What is the response from various groups to the Emancipation Proclamation and why is Lincoln concerned about the appearance of his signature on the document?

9. Who is William Herndon and what is the reason for his visit to see Lincoln?

10. What honor does Grant receive in the midst of talk about his presidential aspirations?

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