The Team of Rivals--Rival William Henry Seward quiz: 10 questions by Laurel Booher

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Team of Rivals: The Political Genius of Abraham Lincoln by Doris Kearns Goodwin
First of several quizzes on this book. Seward, though one of Abraham Lincoln's greatest rivals to receive the Republican party's nomination, was appointed to his cabinet and later became one of Lincoln's closest friends.Doris Kearns Goodwin Team of Rivals: The Political Genius of Abraham Lincoln

How old was Seward in 1860?

50
60
63
53

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What was Seward's passion as a hobby?

butterflies
horticulture
horses
sheep

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Describe Seward's home.

rather untidy, like an artistic man may have
a mansion with manicured lawns and elaborate gardens
rundown and in need of a paint job with sundry items strewn about
modest home, clean and orderly

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What was Seward's hometown?

Auburn, New York
Springfield, Illinois
Springfield, Missouri
Atlanta, Georgia

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Describe Seward's personality.

corrupt politically, and a sycophant
political couragous, impressive intellect, genial disposition,
Strongly religious to the point of being obnoxious to one's who disagreed with his stance
excessively wordy, and somewhat of a bore, yet tolerated because of his views

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Describe Seward's appearance.

rather tall and angular
five feet six, slender, reminiscent of a scarecrow
tiny ears with jet black hair
deep set eyes on a rather stout frame

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Describe this family.

a widower with 2 daughters
a husband & wife with 5 children
a childless couple
a single man, but a doting nephew

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Who would have been Seward's first lady, if he were elected president?

his aunt, Nellie
His daughter, Kate
his wife, Frances
his niece, Nettie Louise

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How did he like to dress?

dungarees and flannel shirt
pantaloons and long-tailed frock coat
Soft sky blue suits
knickers with suspenders

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Who was Thurlow Weed?

The Mayor of Albany and his confidant
his step son who was his sounding board
his campaign manager and closest friend and ally
his minister

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