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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 1, Chapters 1-7.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who escorts Lincoln on a tour of Washington?
(a) Henry Clay.
(b) William Surratt.
(c) Walter Hope.
(d) William Seward.

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

3. Who does Chase want excluded from a position in Lincoln's cabinet?
(a) Anyone who did not go to West Point.
(b) Anyone from a slave-holding state.
(c) Anyone under the age of 60.
(d) Anyone who has not served on the Supreme Court.

4. Who does Lincoln meet at Willard's Hotel and who agrees to be Secretary of State?
(a) William H. Steward.
(b) Walter H. Stewart.
(c) Walter F. Seward.
(d) William H. Seward.

5. Why does David Herold regret that Lincoln must die?
(a) He finds him pleasant-looking.
(b) He thinks he is a good man at heart.
(c) He believes his wife will go mad.
(d) He knows he has young sons.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. On what day does Lincoln arrive in Washington?

3. Who is known for drifting off during important discussions?

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

5. Which female abolition opponent is introduced in Chapter 2?

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