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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Lincoln declare to be his first priority in Chapter 13?

2. Sumner sees freeing the slaves to be _________________.

3. Part 1, Chapters 1-7 focus on the days between Abraham Lincoln's arrival in Washington, D.C. and ________.

4. On what grounds does Seward think Lincoln can be impeached?

5. How can David Herold best be described?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. Who is Elizabeth Keckley and what is her role in the Lincoln White House?

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

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

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

6. How does Vidal open the novel?

7. What is the mood in Washington as Chapter 15 begins and what is on Seward's mind regarding Lincoln's presidency?

8. What is Lincoln's plan to attack the Confederacy as discussed in Chapter 18?

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

10. What is the issue regarding Lincoln's Kentucky relatives during this time?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Explain the role of religion in Lincoln's life. Was he public with his faith? How did he deal with those who did not hold his same beliefs? How did his religious beliefs guide him as he guided the country?

Essay Topic 2

Create a brief character study of Abraham Lincoln. What does he look like? What are his positive personality traits? What are some of his negative characteristics? What are his hopes and fears? What motivates him at this point in his life?

Essay Topic 3

Create a brief character study of Mary Todd Lincoln. What does she look like? What are her positive personality traits? What are some of her negative characteristics? What are her hopes and fears? What motivates her at this point in her life?

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