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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through VI. Events Have Controlled Me.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When was the Dred Scott case judged by the Supreme Court according to "All the Powers of Earth Seem Rapidly Combining Against Him"?
(a) 1856.
(b) 1859.
(c) 1859.
(d) 1857.

2. When was "The World Has Never Had a Good Definition of Liberty" written?
(a) January1864.
(b) April 1864.
(c) March 1864.
(d) May 1864.

3. What was considered improper at the time of the writing of "The Taste is in My Mouth"?
(a) Actively seeking the presidential nomination.
(b) Getting on the ballot in primary elections.
(c) Actively pursuing a seat at a convention.
(d) Actively seeking financial donations.

4. Who did Lincoln campaign for according to "Can We Not Come Together, for the Future"?
(a) The Democratic party.
(b) The Republican party.
(c) The Know Nothings.
(d) The Whigs.

5. What does Lincoln tell Senator Lyman Trumbull in "The Taste is in My Mouth"?
(a) That he should put his name on the ballot.
(b) That he should give up his seat at the convention.
(c) That he should support his nomination.
(d) That he should help him financially.

Short Answer Questions

1. What was "The Eternal Struggle Between Right and Wrong" written for?

2. When was "The Election Was a Necessity" written?

3. What theory does Lincoln try to disprove in "Opens the Way for All"?

4. What did Lincoln say was one of government's most important roles in "The Legitimate Object of Government"?

5. What did Lincoln point to as the reason for the war continuing in "The Curses of Heaven"?

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