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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 9.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. How does Dennis A. Mahony secure his release?
(a) He swears an oath of loyalty to the Union.
(b) He writes and publishes articles about prision life.
(c) His lawyer threatens to take the Union general to court.
(d) He bribes the warden.

3. In Chapter 6, what are the primary reasons for most arrests of Northern citizens?
(a) Freedom of speech and civil liberty issues.
(b) White collar crimes.
(c) Theft and looting.
(d) Contraband trading, desertion, and draft dodging.

4. In Chapter 9, why does the Illinois State Register accept martial law fait accompli?
(a) It has already been established and appears unchangeable.
(b) To prevent further damage to property or commerce.
(c) The safety of the citizens is more important than liberty.
(d) It has a legal precedent.

5. Why is Nathaniel Bachelder arrested in Chapter 3?
(a) For raising forces for the Confederacy.
(b) For bringing illegal goods across picket lines.
(c) For selling alcohol to Union troops.
(d) For warning recruits they will go to hell.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the Old Capitol prison?

2. Why is district attorney Ezra B. Chase arrested in Chapter 3?

3. According to the New York Tribune, what percentage of military arrests are unjustified?

4. How does Maryland protest the military arrest of citizens?

5. What is an "arbitrary arrest"?

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