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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

3. What is the date of Lincoln's inauguration?
(a) March 4, 1861.
(b) January 21, 1861.
(c) May 12, 1862.
(d) April 15, 1865.

4. Who is entertained by Annie Surratt?
(a) David Herold.
(b) William McKenzie.
(c) Harold Davidson.
(d) David Harris.

5. Which of the following is NOT one of Lincoln's sons?
(a) Willie.
(b) Robert.
(c) George.
(d) Tad.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Lincoln order the U.S. marshals to do?

2. Where is Lincoln taken upon his arrival in Washington, D.C.?

3. What does Mrs. Lincoln hold regularly?

4. On what day does Lincoln arrive in Washington?

5. Which of the following does NOT describe Kate Chase's relationship with her father?

Short Essay Questions

1. What are Chase's thoughts on financing a war in Chapter 17?

2. What is the Albany Plan and how does it set the stage for political machinations throughout the novel?

3. Why is Lincoln forced to hold Cabinet meetings in the Naval Department?

4. What does Lincoln accidentally lose and who will take advantage of this?

5. Explain the premise of Part 1, Chapters 1-7.

6. What is the nature of Chase's talks with Jay Cooke?

7. What does Lincoln do regarding Salmon P. Chase on the day after his inauguration that angers Chase?

8. Who is Salmon P. Chase and what is his role in Lincoln's White House?

9. What is the Peace Conference and what is the nature of their visit with Lincoln?

10. How are the beginnings of a conspiracy against Lincoln introduced in Chapter 2?

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