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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Preface, Prologue, and I. Peculiar Ambition.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who made the charge Lincoln answered to in "I am Not a Member of Any Church" ?
(a) A prominent Preacher.
(b) One of his constituents.
(c) The Supreme Court.
(d) A political opponent.

2. What financial advice did Lincoln give to lawyers in "Resolve to Be Honest"?
(a) Spent one day a month doing pro bono work.
(b) Charge what the client could afford.
(c) Not to charge exorbitant fees.
(d) Make as much money as possible.

3. What state did Lincoln say would make a fine state on his own in "An Evil Tree Can Not Bring Forth Good Fruit"?
(a) California.
(b) Louisiana.
(c) Mississippi.
(d) Texas.

4. When was Lincoln first elected to Congress?
(a) 1846.
(b) 1845.
(c) 1842.
(d) 1850.

5. Who was "More Painful Than Pleasant" intended for?
(a) Lincoln's step-brother.
(b) Lincoln's father.
(c) Lincoln's mother.
(d) Lincoln's sister.

Short Answer Questions

1. When was Lincoln elected in the state legislature according to "I Shall Be Governed By Their Will"?

2. When was Lincoln born?

3. When was "I am Young and Unknown" written?

4. What kind of education did Lincoln mostly rely on according to the "Preface"?

5. What is the topic of "More Painful Than Pleasant"?

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