1. Why is Chauncey Burr arrested in Chapter 3?
(a) For bringing illegal goods across picket lines.
(b) For breaking up a recruitment rally.
(c) For warning recruits they will go to hell.
(d) For advising people to demand a peaceful settlement at the polls.

2. Which 20th century historian depicts Lincoln as a merciful humanitarian caught in between preserving the Union and violating civil rights?
(a) James G. Randall.
(b) Frank Klement.
(c) James McPherson.
(d) Dean Sprague.

3. Which famous church is raided and looted by Union troops in 1861?
(a) Ambrose Chapel Church.
(b) St. Croix.
(c) Pohick church.
(d) New Hope Church.

4. Why does Clement L. Vallandigham's arrest cause widespread Democratic protests?
(a) He was arrested without legal precedent.
(b) He is a well read author.
(c) He was once a member of the U.S. Congress.
(d) He is a respected preacher.

5. Why are judges still issuing writs of habeas corpus in Chapter 3?
(a) They are waiting on a statement from the Supreme Court.
(b) Lincoln has yet to publicize his suspension of habeas corpus.
(c) Broken rail lines have delayed official information.
(d) They are sympathetic to the Confederacy.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which Union general has President Lincoln's blessing to arrest all the men he wishes and freeing those who are willing to take an oath of allegiance?

2. What does General Order No. 104 request that civilian and military authorities do?

3. What is the Old Capitol prison?

4. In Chapter 6, what are the primary reasons for most arrests of Northern citizens?

5. How does Kenneth A. Bernard attempt to defend Lincoln's character?

(see the answer key)

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