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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through III. The Perpetuity of Popular Government.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is the topic of "More Painful Than Pleasant"?
(a) The imminent death of Lincoln's sister.
(b) The imminent death of Lincoln's father.
(c) The imminent death of Lincoln's mother.
(d) The imminent death of Lincoln's brother in law.

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

3. What did Lincoln say was one of government's most important roles in "The Legitimate Object of Government"?
(a) Raise taxes.
(b) Wedge war.
(c) Address crimes and wrongdoing.
(d) Support the economy.

4. What theory does Lincoln try to disprove in "Opens the Way for All"?
(a) The mudsill theory.
(b) The free labor theory.
(c) The value theory.
(d) The theory of appropriation.

5. When was "I am Young and Unknown" written?
(a) 1832.
(b) 1833.
(c) 1834.
(d) 1829.

Short Answer Questions

1. What battle was "Constantly Drilled, Disciplined, and Instructed" a response for?

2. What skills attracted historians to Lincoln?

3. Who criticized Lincoln's handling of Fremont according to "I Cannot Assume the Reckless Position"?

4. Who made the charge Lincoln answered to in "I am Not a Member of Any Church" ?

5. Who was "More Painful Than Pleasant" intended for?

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