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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 4.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which judge challenges President Lincoln's right to suspend the writ of habeas corpus?
(a) Provost Marshal General Bernard G. Farrar .
(b) Assistant Judge William M. Merrick.
(c) Attorney General Edward Bates.
(d) Chief Justice Roger B. Taney.

2. How many civilian arrests does William Seward preside over in Chapter 1?
(a) 864.
(b) 1,864.
(c) 12,206.
(d) 12.

3. How does Lincoln justify the suppression of such constitutional rights such as freedom of speech, freedom of the press, and habeas corpus?
(a) Rebels are using these rights to aid their rebellion.
(b) Such rights are earned, not given.
(c) Spies could damage the commerce of the Union.
(d) The country must temporarily give up freedom for safety.

4. What type of state is Missouri described as being in Chapter 2?
(a) A rebellious state.
(b) A loyal state.
(c) A Confederate state.
(d) A neutral state.

5. What is the verdict in Joseph Griffin's case?
(a) Captain Wilcox does have the right to arrest Mr. Griffin.
(b) Captain Wilcox does not have the right to arrest Mr. Griffin.
(c) Mr. Griffin is awarded damages equaling the cost of his inventory.
(d) Mr. Griffin is jailed for being a Confederate sympathizer.

Short Answer Questions

1. What unusual qualities does Henry W. Halleck have in a leader?

2. How are Confederate deserters often treated by Union troops in Chapter 4?

3. Which former U.S. President does Lincoln admire?

4. What does Secretary of the Navy Gideon Welles confide in his diary?

5. How are disloyal citizens tried in Chapter 2?

(see the answer key)

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