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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which of the following was not mentioned as one of Parker's political concerns?
(a) The Kansas-Nebraska Act
(b) Separation of church and state
(c) Political conspiracy
(d) Slave colonies

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

3. Webster and his legal counsel believed that the secession of the Confederacy was _______________.
(a) Ill advised
(b) Suicidal
(c) Foolish
(d) Illegal

4. What is another name for human progress?
(a) Forward thinking
(b) Mesmerism
(c) Evolution
(d) Achievement

5. Who was a devoted colleague of Webster's?
(a) Theodore Parker
(b) Joseph Story
(c) Robert E. Lee
(d) Andrew Jackson

Short Answer Questions

1. In what city did Lincoln grow up?

2. To whom did Webster present his arguments?

3. Which topic was not avoided by Lincoln during the Gettysburg address?

4. Some believe that Lincoln wanted to be compared to what great historical figure?

5. Wills states that Lincoln used what type of imagery in the Gettysburg Address?

(see the answer key)

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