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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. The Confederacy has half the troops as the Union does and ______________.

2. Who is Mrs. Laury?

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

4. What event does Kate Chase host in Part 2, Chapter 2?

5. Who is Lincoln's former law partner?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

5. What are the circumstances of David Herold meeting John Wilkes Booth?

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

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

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

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

10. What is Lincoln's stance on abolition as the election of 1864 looms?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

LINCOLN: A NOVEL is a classic historical fiction story. What does that classification entail? Why does this story fit into this category?

Essay Topic 2

The author uses several instances of foreshadowing in the story. Explain what foreshadowing is and cite at least two examples making sure to explain what makes each an instance of foreshadowing.

Essay Topic 3

What is your opinion of David Herold? Do you think he was a willful man bent on his own destruction for his own purposes? Or is he someone to be pitied for his misguided sense of loyalty and duty? Or is he someone else entirely? State your position on Herold and support your answer with rationale.

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