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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. Why is Lincoln assured of political victory in Chapter 6?

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

3. Even though he is a drunk, ___________ is deemed a better general than McClellan.

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

5. How many men is Lincoln forced to call up in Chapter 6?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

8. 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?

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

The author uses more than one iteration on the theme of struggle. Identify at least two instances about struggle in the story and then cite examples to support your answers.

Essay Topic 2

Myths and legends have always surrounded the stories of the Abraham Lincoln. How does Vidal's book dispel or validate any such predisposed thoughts? Cite examples of Lincoln being viewed a little differently after reading this book.

Essay Topic 3

Even before he was a player on the national and international stages, Abraham Lincoln was known to be a man of high integrity. Cite some examples in Lincoln's life that prove this statement. What is Vidal's overall perception of Lincoln's integrity? Explain.

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