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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) The price of coffee.
(b) White House leaks.
(c) Mrs. Lincoln's runaway spending.
(d) McClellan's new strategy.

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

3. Who meets with smugglers to discuss how easy it would be to kill Lincoln?
(a) Duvall.
(b) Seward.
(c) McClellan.
(d) Wikoff.

4. What name replaces the term "Republican Party" at the 1864 convention?
(a) National Union Party.
(b) Northern Republic Party.
(c) National Republic Party.
(d) National Republican Party.

5. With whom does David Herold spend New Year's Eve 1861?
(a) The Lincolns.
(b) The McClellans.
(c) The Chases.
(d) The Surratts.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which famous Civil War battle takes place in Chapter 12?

2. Who does David Herold kiss on New Year's Eve 1861?

3. Who is the editor of the New York Tribune in 1864?

4. What request does Herndon make of Lincoln?

5. Lincoln has evolved into a(n) ___________ in Chapter 5.

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Lincoln view Mrs. Lincoln's impact on his presidency at this point regarding the article scandal and her overspending?

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

4. 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?

5. What is Lincoln's final stance regarding the Wikoff incident?

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

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

8. Why does Sprague get involved in getting cotton past blockades and into New England?

9. Why does Booth say Lincoln must be poisoned soon?

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

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