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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 1, Chapters 8-14.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which of Mrs. Lincoln's projects ultimately brings scandal to the White House?
(a) Redecorating the White House.
(b) Entertaining slaves.
(c) Hiring Russian servants.
(d) Funding the Underground Railroad.

2. What order does Lincoln issue about Fort Sumter in Chapter 11?
(a) Surrender it.
(b) Re-supply it.
(c) Attack it.
(d) Burn it.

3. What do conspirators Annie Surrat and David Herold call Lincoln?
(a) Archfiend.
(b) Traitor.
(c) Hero.
(d) Assassin.

4. Who meets Lincoln at the train station in Washington, D.C.?
(a) Elihu B. Washburne.
(b) Edward L. Washburn.
(c) Elijah C. Washburne.
(d) Elihu B. Woodborne.

5. What is the mood in Washington as Chapter 14 begins?
(a) Boisterous.
(b) At war.
(c) Riotous.
(d) Quiet.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who stalks Lincoln as he walks to church with Seward?

2. How can Mrs. Lincoln's personality best be described?

3. What is the name of the plan which called for Seward to run the government with Lincoln as a figurehead?

4. Salmon P. Chase is visited by Henry D. and _________ Cooke to discuss Lincoln and cabinet posts.

5. Chase and Seward agree between themselves that Lincoln must let them run the government as a ____________.

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