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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 would Lincoln give up if it were possible?

2. Which Union general proves incapable of overall command in Chapter 6?

3. Who was Abraham Lincoln's Democratic opponent in 1864?

4. What is the name of the Union warship that goes to battle with the Confederate Merrimack?

5. What happens when Mr. and Mrs. Lincoln are riding to a seance one day?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

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

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

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8. On what day does Part 2 begin and what are the two major issues facing Lincoln and his cabinet members?

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

10. Why do the conspirators want to ramp up efforts to kill Lincoln prior to the election of 1864?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Abraham and Mary Todd Lincoln had four children. They are Robert, Eddie, Willie and Tad. Eddie died as a small boy and Willie dies while living in the White House. Tad will die a few years later leaving Robert the only living descendant. Describe the Lincolns' relationships with each of their children. Is it evident that one is the favorite? Who is the black sheep? Cite examples.

Essay Topic 2

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 3

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?

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