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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. Who was Lincoln's idol?
(a) Benjamin Harrison.
(b) Henry Clay.
(c) Clay Aiken.
(d) William Henry Harrison.

2. On the way down the river to New Orleans, what happened to Lincoln and his friend's raft?
(a) It got stuck on a dock.
(b) It got stuck across a dam in New Salem.
(c) It sank.
(d) It was destroyed by rebels.

3. How did Lincoln convince the court that the railroad did not have to pay county taxes?
(a) Because they were public enterprises.
(b) Because they do not have the money.
(c) Because they did not earn enough money to pay taxes.
(d) Because they are not-for-profit.

4. What school did Lincoln attend irregularly between ages 11 and 15, developing interests in reading, poetry, penmanship, and the early years of the American Republic?
(a) A private school.
(b) A boarding school.
(c) The "blab school."
(d) A parochial school.

5. Anti-Nebraska groups began calling themselves what?
(a) Democrats.
(b) Republicans.
(c) Whigs.
(d) Know-nothings.

Short Answer Questions

1. How did Lincoln feel about this scandal?

2. Originally was slavery going to be allowed in the West?

3. Why did Lincoln believe Douglas allied with Southern leaders?

4. Describe Thomas Lincoln.

5. Lincoln read voraciously and taught himself mathematics, but his real interest was in what?

(see the answer key)

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