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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who was Andrew Curtin?
(a) Abraham Lincoln's brother-in-law
(b) Governor of Pennsylvania
(c) Secretary of State
(d) Owner of Gettysburg Field

2. Which of the following is not one of the elements of the speech discussed?
(a) Brief
(b) Grief
(c) Musical
(d) Balanced

3. In classical oration, there are two parts: Epainesis and _______________.
(a) Mytosis
(b) Parainesis
(c) Paralysis
(d) Symbiosis

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

5. This school of thought relied on what?
(a) Politics
(b) Money
(c) Senses
(d) Family

Short Answer Questions

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

2. In what month was the Gettysburg Address held?

3. Everett taught what famous writer?

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

5. Who was the commander of the Northern army?

(see the answer key)

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