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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through VII. To Bind Up the Nation's Wounds.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When was "Right Makes Might" written?
(a) 1858.
(b) 1861.
(c) 1859.
(d) 1860.

2. How does Lincoln portray himself in "For, and Not Against the Union"?
(a) As an abolitionist.
(b) As a Catholic.
(c) As a slave owner.
(d) As a moderate.

3. How many troops did Lincoln order to Fort Sumter in "To Suppress Said Combinations"?
(a) 75,000.
(b) 25000.
(c) 125000.
(d) 250000.

4. When was Lincoln born?
(a) 1812.
(b) 1810.
(c) 1809.
(d) 1801.

5. Who was "An Affectionate Farewell" intended for?
(a) His family.
(b) Mary Todd.
(c) His close friend
(d) His Illinois constituents.

Short Answer Questions

1. What was Lincoln slow to recognize the true gravity of in "There is No Cause for Such Fears"?

2. When was "Founded on Both Injustice and Bad Policy" written?

3. Why was Hooker supposed to pursue Lee's army according to "There is No Eligible Route for Us into Richmond"?

4. What does Grace Bedell suggest Lincoln should do in the letter Lincoln answer to with "A Piece of Silly Affection" ?

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

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