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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part Two, Why Should the Spirit of Man Not be Proud?.
Multiple Choice Questions
1. Lincoln was a member of what political party?
(a) The Green party.
(b) The Whig party.
(c) The Know-Nothing party.
(d) The Democratic party.
2. What was Abraham's first job?
(a) He was a store clerk.
(b) He was a lawyer.
(c) He was a sexton at the Pigeon Creek Baptist Church.
(d) He was a banker.
3. In November Lincoln and Douglas had their first debate over what, starting a rivalry that would last years?
(a) The national debt.
(b) Female suffrage.
(c) State banks.
(d) Negro suffrage.
4. Why did Lincoln write to Mary Owens to release her from their engagement?
(a) He knew she did not want to marry him.
(b) He was poor, did not feel he could provide for her, and did not think she would want to live in poverty while he tried to make something of himself.
(c) He no longer wanted to get married.
(d) He no longer loved her.
5. He entered into a law practice with John Todd Stuart, and won his first court case. What type of case was this?
(a) Extortion.
(b) Armed Robbery.
(c) Theft.
(d) Murder.
Short Answer Questions
1. How did Lincoln feel without Mary?
2. How did Lincoln feel about this scandal?
3. Insecurities with whom would plague him for many years?
4. During his candidacy, Lincoln was encouraged to write an autobiography for what reason?
5. In 1832, what was Lincoln's first venture into political platforms?
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