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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. Where was Lincoln born?
(a) In a log cabin in Missouri.
(b) In a log cabin in Illinois.
(c) In a log cabin in Kentucky.
(d) In a log cabin in Indiana.

2. He entered into a law practice with John Todd Stuart, and won his first court case. What type of case was this?
(a) Murder.
(b) Extortion.
(c) Armed Robbery.
(d) Theft.

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

4. What did this bill state?
(a) Slavery would be banned in the northern states.
(b) Slavery would be illegal.
(c) Slavery should be legal in all states.
(d) Slavery should be legal in the territories.

5. Lincoln preached what?
(a) Imperialism.
(b) Reason and calculated solutions rather than impassioned demonstrations.
(c) Isolationism.
(d) Impassioned demonstrations rather than reason and calculated solutions.

Short Answer Questions

1. Lincoln wanted to run for a senate seat, but he could not. Why not?

2. The bill sparked what debates?

3. Anti-Nebraska groups began calling themselves what?

4. In ____________, Lincoln met Mary Ann Todd, a witty young woman who could talk with him about politics.

5. In 1832, what was Lincoln's first venture into political platforms?

(see the answer key)

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