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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part Four: Revolt Against the Fathers.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Lincoln took a break from politics to focus on what?
(a) His family.
(b) His education.
(c) His law firm.
(d) His store.

2. Thomas Lincoln died on January 17, 1851. Did Lincoln attend the funeral?
(a) Yes.
(b) No.
(c) Yes, but only for a few moments.
(d) Yes, but only after everyone else had left.

3. In 1832, what was Lincoln's first venture into political platforms?
(a) He ran for Congress.
(b) He ran for state legislature.
(c) He ran for town council.
(d) He ran for the school board.

4. To what did James Shields, a state auditor and a Democrat, challenge Lincoln?
(a) A duel.
(b) A debate.
(c) A race.
(d) A game of chess.

5. Describe Nancy Hanks Lincoln.
(a) Immature and irresponsible.
(b) Convivial and hard-working.
(c) Stern and unemotional.
(d) Withdrawn and melancholy.

Short Answer Questions

1. Lincoln was a member of what political party?

2. Lincoln preached what?

3. Sixteen-year-old Abraham grew estranged from his farmer father. Why?

4. Lincoln and Mary secretly became engaged, and set November 4th as their wedding date. When did they tell her family?

5. Was Lincoln with the free-soilers?

(see the answer key)

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