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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In Chapter 6, which Pro-Lincoln historian is accused of generalizing the prisoners' danger?
(a) Joel H. Silbey.
(b) Frank Klement.
(c) James G. Randall.
(d) James McPherson.

2. Who is Joseph G. Knapp?
(a) The New Mexico Attorney General during the Civil War.
(b) The New Mexico Associate Justice during the Civil War.
(c) The Attorney General from 1883-1886.
(d) The Secretary of War from 1884-1886.

3. Who is Joseph Holt?
(a) Judge Advocate General in 1862.
(b) Secretary of State from 1881-1884.
(c) Secretary of War from 1863-65.
(d) District Attorney of D.C. from 1863-65.

4. In Chapter 9, what does Andrew D. Duff predict President Lincoln will not allow in November of 1864?
(a) Travel.
(b) Public assemblies.
(c) Thanksgiving.
(d) Voting.

5. In Chapter 6, what is the average length of time a Northern arrestee is detained?
(a) 6 weeks.
(b) Eight days.
(c) 60 days.
(d) 30 days.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Clement L. Vallandigham's arrest cause widespread Democratic protests?

2. How does Dennis A. Mahony secure his release?

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

4. Why does Joseph Griffin sue Captain Frank Wilcox for false imprisonment?

5. According to "The American Cyclopaedia and Register of Important Events of the Year 1865," how many citizens are denied habeas corpus?

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