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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 3.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. To whom does President Lincoln have to explain his decision to suspend the writ of habeas corpus?
(a) Secretary of War Edwin M. Stanton.
(b) The American public.
(c) His cabinet.
(d) Congress.

2. Why does General William S. Harney refuse to release Captain Emmett McDonald?
(a) On grounds of international law.
(b) On grounds of federal law.
(c) He fears for Captain McDonald's safety.
(d) On grounds of "higher law."

3. Who is Joseph Aubuchon?
(a) A Confederate soldier tried for treason in a military commission.
(b) The District Attorney for Missouri in 1862.
(c) A Missouri civilian tried for treason in a military commission.
(d) A Union soldier tried for treason in a military commission.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. According to William Seward, which law is higher than the Constitution?

2. Why is Dennis A. Mahony arrested in Chapter 3?

3. Which book of John A. Marshall's is well read among Lincoln's critics?

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

5. How does Ulysses S. Grant respond to General Paine's decision to arrest 100 citizens?

(see the answer key)

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