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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 3.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. For the living, one should offer ________________.
(a) Advice
(b) Happiness
(c) Lament
(d) Solidarity

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

3. Some believe that Lincoln wanted to be compared to what great historical figure?
(a) Michelangelo
(b) Caesar
(c) Plato
(d) Nero

4. Lincoln was often referred to as what type of politician?
(a) Apathetic
(b) Shrewd
(c) Forceful
(d) Stoic

5. Lincoln's depression was considered to be a sign of _________________.
(a) Allergies
(b) Genius
(c) Anger
(d) Malnutrition

Short Answer Questions

1. According to the author, Lincoln was responsible for bringing all but one of these items to his Gettysburg Address:

2. Who was Andrew Curtin?

3. Lincoln often referred to the Declaration of Independence as representing what?

4. Where is Gettysburg?

5. The epainesis section of an ancient funeral oratory has how many parts?

(see the answer key)

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