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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 event does Kate Chase host in Part 2, Chapter 2?

2. What objectionable plan does Lincoln propose about the slaves?

3. On what day does Part 2, Chapter 1 take place?

4. Which Civil War battle costs the Union 15,000 casualties?

5. What disease does it look like Lincoln has as he leaves 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 are the circumstances of David Herold meeting John Wilkes Booth?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

10. 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?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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 2

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?

Essay Topic 3

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

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