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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 3, Chapters 1-6.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Lincoln carelessly misplace in Chapter 19?
(a) The Gettysburg Address.
(b) His eyeglasses.
(c) A secret message for Congress.
(d) His passport.

2. Where is Lincoln taken upon his arrival in Washington, D.C.?
(a) The White House.
(b) Willard's Hotel.
(c) The Captiol Building.
(d) Ford's Theater.

3. What does Mrs. Lincoln hold regularly?
(a) Sewing circle.
(b) Book club meeting.
(c) Levee.
(d) Prayer meeting.

4. What does Lincoln think will be necessary in order to wage war?
(a) French loans.
(b) Conscription.
(c) More armament plants.
(d) English warships.

5. Which of the following does NOT apply to General Grant?
(a) He becomes the first lieutenant general since George Washington.
(b) He insists he has no political interests.
(c) He refuses to make his headquarters in Washington.
(d) He is tried for treason.

Short Answer Questions

1. How can David Herold best be described?

2. What is the river that David Herold crosses on his first mission as a rebel courier?

3. What happens to Lincoln while riding to the Soldiers Home in Chapter 6?

4. Who does Chase want excluded from a position in Lincoln's cabinet?

5. What disease is McClellan purported to have?

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