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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. How does Mrs. Lincoln attempt to talk to Willie after his death?
(a) She writes on glass.
(b) She prays.
(c) She puts notes on his grave.
(d) She attends seances.

2. Why does Mary Lincoln not attend Kate Chase's wedding?
(a) She does not like her groom.
(b) She stays with Tad who is ill and delirious.
(c) She does not like Kate.
(d) She has a migraine.

3. Who is Lincoln's former law partner?
(a) William Herndon.
(b) Walter Herndon.
(c) Wade Harrison.
(d) William Henderson.

4. What disease does David Herold pretend to have in Part 3, Chapter 1?
(a) Typhus.
(b) Smallpox.
(c) Cancer.
(d) Mesothelioma.

5. What happens when Mr. and Mrs. Lincoln are riding to a seance one day?
(a) An assassin fires a shot at the carriage.
(b) A crowd throws rocks at the carriage.
(c) The carriage overturns in a ditch.
(d) The carriage wheel falls off.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Mrs. Lincoln visit a wounded corporal from Lexington, Kentucky?

2. How much debt has Mrs. Lincoln incurred for the White House at this time?

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

4. What happens to Lincoln while riding to the Soldiers Home in Chapter 6?

5. David Herold is told to watch for Lincoln's movements and _____________________.

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. What information does Herold learn about the misinformation being fed to Union sources regarding the rebel strength?

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

5. Why do the rebel spies think that Herold has succeeded in poisoning Lincoln at the time he delivers the Gettysburg Address?

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

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

8. Why does Lincoln find humor in the rumor that McClellan may wage a military coup against him?

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

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