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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 case will refer to Samuel Perkins' arguments in 1966?
(a) Griffin.
(b) Milligan.
(c) Writ.
(d) Perkins.

2. According to Colonel F. C. Ainsworth's study, how many civilian prisoners were detained during the Civil War?
(a) 5,000-10,000.
(b) 112,000.
(c) 38,000.
(d) 13,535.

3. Which group of Americans is excluded from Grant's order in Chapter 4?
(a) Quakers.
(b) Women.
(c) Pilgrims.
(d) Children.

4. Which former President is almost arrested for being a Southern sympathizer during the Civil War?
(a) Franklin Pierce.
(b) Zachary Taylor.
(c) Millard Fillmore.
(d) James Buchanan.

5. What does Samuel E. Perkins do in Chapter 4?
(a) Prosecute Joseph Griffin.
(b) Render a verdict on Joseph Griffin's case.
(c) Write an article about Joseph Griffin's case.
(d) Defend Joseph Griffin.

Short Answer Questions

1. What decision does Lincoln make on April 27, 1861?

2. Which 20th century historian depicts Lincoln as a merciful humanitarian caught in between preserving the Union and violating civil rights?

3. In Chapter 2, to what charge do civilians who burn bridges typically plead guilty?

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

5. Who is the presidential nominee for the Democratic party in 1864?

(see the answer key)

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