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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who was the president of the Southern states?
(a) Stonewall Jackson
(b) George Meade
(c) Jefferson Davis
(d) Robert E. Lee

2. Who was the commander of the Northern army?
(a) Lee
(b) Meade
(c) Lincoln
(d) Everett

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

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Ralph Waldo Emerson was a big believer in what school of thought?

2. Which of the following was not mentioned as one of Parker's political concerns?

3. According to the book, which of the following was allowed to become a slave territory?

4. What made it easier for Lincoln to speak about different topics in different areas?

5. Lincoln is known for using words as _____________.

(see the answer key)

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