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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Appendix 2.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In what state did Lincoln grow up?
(a) Illinois
(b) West Virginia
(c) Kentucky
(d) Rhode Island

2. Lincoln said that one should hold firm as a ____ of steel.
(a) Will
(b) Fence
(c) Chain
(d) Shield

3. What was a favorite place for these followers to gather?
(a) Ocean
(b) Pool hall
(c) Cemetery
(d) Someone's home

4. What distinguishes us from savages?
(a) Clothing
(b) Language
(c) Government
(d) Manners

5. Everett's style was considered to be ______________.
(a) Controversial
(b) Overblown
(c) Stingy
(d) Subtle

Short Answer Questions

1. When Lincoln would go off by himself, he referred to it as _______________.

2. Lincoln's depression was considered to be a sign of _________________.

3. What currently stands in the spot where Lincoln supposedly stood?

4. Wills says this about Lincoln, "He was a Transcendentalist without the ______."

5. Some believe that all American novels came out of what popular book?

(see the answer key)

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