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

2. As what does Mrs. Lincoln justify her overspending?

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

4. Who do the Republicans want Lincoln to nominate as a candidate for president instead of himself?

5. The conspirators want Herold to __________________.

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

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

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

7. What honor does Grant receive in the midst of talk about his presidential aspirations?

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

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

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

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

What is the point of view of the story? Why did Vidal choose to write the story from this perspective? What are the benefits and the limitations to this particular point of view?

Essay Topic 3

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.

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