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1. Lincoln ________ respectful of his visitors as well, but they took up a great deal of his time.

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2. Most of his visitors ________ politicians, army generals, journalists, job seekers, and relatives of Mrs. Lincoln.

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3. Nearly every visitor ________ seeking something from the president, such as promotions, policy changes, or pardons.

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4. Whenever a visitor came asking for nothing, Lincoln ________ clearly relieved.

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5. Mrs. Lincoln’s relatives ________ especially troublesome for the president.

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6. Many of the Todds ________ Confederate sympathizers or even Confederate combatants.

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7. Usually, though, a Todd visiting Lincoln ________ looking for a job.

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8. Nearly everyone who had known Lincoln at some point in his life ________ welcomed by the president.

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9. His manner ________ almost always so friendly and gracious that his visitors ________ quickly put at ease.

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10. Contrary to the serious face in the Lincoln Memorial, whenever the president greeted a visitor, he ________ usually smiling.

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