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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part Eleven: Moody, Tearful Night.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. The Senate wanted to make what a war objective?
(a) Reconciling the Union.
(b) Annihilation of slavery.
(c) Having a strong federal government.
(d) Making the Union stronger.

2. What did Fremont do in Missouri without Lincoln's permission?
(a) Began a civil war within the state.
(b) Created a militia.
(c) Declared martial law.
(d) Allowed slavery to exist.

3. Lincoln wanted to run for a senate seat, but he could not. Why not?
(a) He was a member of the legislature.
(b) He was already a member of the senate.
(c) He was very ill.
(d) No one wanted to vote for him.

4. Lincoln's small war department was __________ prepared to deal with such a colossal undertaking.
(a) Well.
(b) Ill.
(c) Somewhat.
(d) Very.

5. General Lee shocked the Union by doing what?
(a) Retreating.
(b) Taking rebel troops north.
(c) Joining the Union.
(d) Resigning from his position.

Short Answer Questions

1. Lincoln finally had to take matters into his own hands and do what?

2. Why did Lincoln grow his Quaker beard?

3. What plot was uncovered in Baltimore?

4. What was Abraham's first job?

5. Lincoln was very busy, often with over _________ visitors a day, and his right hand was swollen and sore from all the shaking.

(see the answer key)

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