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

2. What premonitions does Lincoln have?
(a) His premature death.
(b) Rocking his grandchildren.
(c) Mrs. Lincoln's death.
(d) Jefferson Davis sitting in the White House.

3. How much debt has Mrs. Lincoln incurred for the White House at this time?
(a) $30,000.
(b) $1,000.
(c) $50,000.
(d) $1,000,000.00

4. What does Lincoln think when he is shot at again on the way to the Soldiers Home?
(a) He needs a bulletproof vest.
(b) Why the assassins don't aim for his body.
(c) Why everyone seems to hate him so much.
(d) He needs to get more bodyguards.

5. 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 becomes the first lieutenant general since George Washington.
(d) He is tried for treason.

Short Answer Questions

1. What disease does it look like Lincoln has as he leaves Gettysburg?

2. Who does Sickles think is Wikoff's source of information?

3. What does Lincoln say that Southerners are in Chapter 5?

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

5. Which general replaces General Hooker prior to the battle at Gettysburg?

Short Essay Questions

1. On what day does Part 2 begin and what are the two major issues facing Lincoln and his cabinet members?

2. 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?

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

4. What role does the paranormal play in the lives of the Lincolns?

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

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

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

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

9. What name is the Republican party known as at the Baltimore convention and what are Lincoln's views of the convention?

10. How is Mrs. Lincoln hurt in an assassination attempt in Chapter 12?

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