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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What made it easier for Lincoln to speak about different topics in different areas?
(a) No national media
(b) Lincoln did not go out on the campaign trail
(c) There is only one issue to discuss
(d) Lincoln always addressed specific interest groups

2. With whom did Lincoln often attend plays?
(a) Daniel Webster
(b) John Hay
(c) John Philip Sousa
(d) William Henderson

3. To whom was Everett often compared?
(a) Socrates
(b) Odin
(c) Aristotle
(d) Pericles

4. Lincoln's style made him good at writing what documents?
(a) Legal briefs
(b) Thank you notes
(c) Telegrams
(d) Love letters

5. For the dead, one should offer ___________.
(a) Praise
(b) Courage
(c) Grief
(d) Joy

Short Answer Questions

1. Lincoln's approach was considered to be _______________.

2. Which of the following is not one of the elements of the speech discussed?

3. Unlike Lincoln's words, many speeches of the day were considered to be _________________.

4. Everett's style was considered to be ______________.

5. Democrats were eager to keep the peace about what situation?

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