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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 8.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does President Lincoln write a letter to Erastus Corning?
(a) To justify the slow progress of the war.
(b) To thank him for his support.
(c) To defend his position on civil liberties during war.
(d) To warn his group of the dangers evident in freedom of speech.

2. What does General John C. Frymont do in Chapter 2?
(a) Close the New Orleans "State Journal" and declare martial law.
(b) Arrest 143 rioters in the city of St. Louis.
(c) Shoot citizens in a St. Louis mob.
(d) Close the St. Louis "State Journal" and declare martial law.

3. How does Kenneth A. Bernard attempt to defend Lincoln's character?
(a) The security of the nation is more valuable than civil liberty.
(b) Lincoln rectifies his mistakes.
(c) Lincoln is forced to make hard choices.
(d) Lincoln is protecting America from guerrilla warfare.

4. In 1862, which governor arrests 70 "vile secessionists" and essentially keeps these civilians as hostages?
(a) Joel H. Silbey.
(b) Francis Lieber.
(c) James McPherson.
(d) Andrew Johnson.

5. What does Secretary of the Navy Gideon Welles confide in his diary?
(a) He is terrified of revolt from Northern facotry workers.
(b) He fears the Confederacy might win.
(c) He is concerned about the impact of paid servants on the economy.
(d) He never feared revolt from Northern citizens.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does the Confederate Captain John Wilkinson slip through the blockade in 1864?

2. How many civilian arrests does William Seward preside over in Chapter 1?

3. In the "White Flag Affair," how does Union General Christopher C. Augur convince three Confederates to release his captured Union soldiers?

4. How does General Grant propose to exchange civilian hostages?

5. In Chapter 5, why does the Union Army close down nine firms and arrest 97 employees and owners?

(see the answer key)

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