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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. What plot was uncovered in Baltimore?
(a) To assassinate the President-elect.
(b) To rob the President-elect.
(c) To bribe the President-elect.
(d) To kidnap the President-elect.

2. South Carolina unanimously voted to do what?
(a) Remain peaceful.
(b) Stay with the Union.
(c) Secede from the Union.
(d) Create their own nation.

3. After his election, Lincoln had a troubling ________.
(a) Speech.
(b) Thought.
(c) Day.
(d) Vision.

4. Upon reports that Grant was drinking again, Lincoln did what?
(a) Made him join Alcoholics Anonymous.
(b) Relieved him of his duties.
(c) Sent people to check on him.
(d) Spoke to him.

5. Lincoln appointed Salmon Chase as what?
(a) Secretary of the Navy.
(b) Secretary of the Interior.
(c) Postmaster General.
(d) Treasury Secretary.

Short Answer Questions

1. After becoming President-Elect, Lincoln began compiling a list of what?

2. Lincoln was the only lawyer who did what?

3. Who was Lincoln's first cabinet appointment?

4. Why did Lincoln grow his Quaker beard?

5. When did Lincoln's son, Eddie, die?

(see the answer key)

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