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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 3, Chapters 7-12.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is the main event in Part 1, Chapter 8?
(a) Lincoln's funeral.
(b) Lincoln's visit to Antietam.
(c) Lincoln's delivery of the Gettysburg Address.
(d) Lincoln's inauguration.

2. Chapter 4 sees the arrival of Lincoln's secretaries, John Hay and ________________.
(a) John George Paul.
(b) Nikolai Surratt.
(c) John George Nicolay.
(d) Nicholas Nickleby.

3. What request does Herndon make of Lincoln?
(a) A loan to set up practice in Washington.
(b) An appointment in Lincoln's Cabinet.
(c) A Federal job for his future brother-in-law.
(d) A character reference for a background check.

4. Lincoln has evolved into a(n) ___________ in Chapter 5.
(a) Abolitionist.
(b) spiritualist.
(c) Democrat.
(d) Atheist.

5. What is the organization of peace Democrats opposed to the Emancipation Proclamation and the draft?
(a) Nickelheads.
(b) Copperheads.
(c) Anarchists.
(d) Rattlers.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who escorts Lincoln on a tour of Washington?

2. What is the controversy surrounding Robert Lincoln during this time?

3. Why has Lincoln arrived in Washington in great secrecy?

4. Which of Mrs. Lincoln's projects ultimately brings scandal to the White House?

5. What nightmare does Lincoln have that awakens him drenched in sweat?

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