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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part Nine: The New Reckoning.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who was Lincoln's Attorney General?
(a) James Speed.
(b) Montgomery Blair.
(c) Edward Bates.
(d) William Dennison.

2. When the 54th of Massachusetts--a Negro outfit--launched a viscous attack against rebels at Fort Wagner, what myth was effectively ended?
(a) Of the complacent Negro.
(b) Of the unintelligent Negro.
(c) Of the weak Negro.
(d) Of the fearful Negro.

3. Lincoln put ______________ Hooker in command of the Potomac Army.
(a) "Fighting Joe."
(b) "Fighting Fred."
(c) "Fighting John."
(d) "Fighting Frank."

4. Lincoln was very busy, often with over _________ visitors a day, and his right hand was swollen and sore from all the shaking.
(a) 1000.
(b) 50.
(c) 150.
(d) 100.

5. Vicksburg surrendered to Grant who Lincoln admired for what reason?
(a) He never refused orders or lost his objectives.
(b) He was very intelligent.
(c) He was always victorious.
(d) He was brave.

Short Answer Questions

1. What plot was uncovered in Baltimore?

2. On what topic did Lincoln agree with Henry Clay?

3. Who was Lincoln's idol?

4. Lincoln was interested in patent cases and participated in the Supreme Court of Illinois, winning most of his _______ cases there.

5. What had been made practically obsolete by this bill?

(see the answer key)

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