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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 name replaces the term "Republican Party" at the 1864 convention?

2. What premonitions does Lincoln have?

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

4. Who is framed for leaking information to Wikoff?

5. By what method does Herold often think of killing Lincoln?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

9. What are two reasons that David Herold is disgruntled in Chapter 7?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Mary Todd Lincoln was a fragile woman who loved her husband and family but had a questionable reputation as a First Lady. What was her influence on her husband? What was her position on slavery? How did she alienate people during her time in the White House? How did she avoid some scandal? Explain.

Essay Topic 2

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?

Essay Topic 3

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.

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