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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Appendix 3 Part 1.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What city is connected to Pericles?
(a) Sparta
(b) Athens
(c) Corinth
(d) Troy

2. In what war did Lincoln serve as an officer?
(a) Spanish-American War
(b) Civil War
(c) Black Hawk War
(d) War of 1812

3. Who most likely kept a copy of the speech as a souvenir?
(a) Douglass
(b) Hay
(c) Wills
(d) Herndon

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

5. The epainesis section of an ancient funeral oratory has how many parts?
(a) 7
(b) 4
(c) 5
(d) 1

Short Answer Questions

1. Regarding speech and poetry, what term is often referred to as the beat?

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

3. In what city did Lincoln grow up?

4. During what war did Pericles make his speech?

5. It was originally believed that Lincoln stood facing what item(s)?

(see the answer key)

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