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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 2, Chapters 7-12.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Lincoln is fatalistic about being shot but worries even more about __________________.
(a) The kidnapping of his children.
(b) Being captured and held for ransom.
(c) The side business of the groundskeeper.
(d) Losing the next election.

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

3. Why is a secret Cabinet meeting held in the Naval Department?
(a) To discuss naval strategy.
(b) It has a room big enough to hold everyone.
(c) To avoid spies.
(d) The Cabinet offices are being painted.

4. Who stalks Lincoln as he walks to church with Seward?
(a) David Herold.
(b) John Wilkes Booth.
(c) Thomas Paterson.
(d) Mary Surratt.

5. Who is known for drifting off during important discussions?
(a) Salmon P. Chase.
(b) Samuel P. Chase.
(c) Samuel P. Chesterson.
(d) Saul P. Chase.

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. What request does Herndon make of Lincoln?

3. Where does David Herold take a job?

4. What famous document is written in Chapter 10?

5. Who is framed for leaking information to Wikoff?

(see the answer key)

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