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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 these was not the basis for forming the American ideal?
(a) Every man has rights
(b) No man should be owned by another
(c) All men are created equal
(d) The government should protect those rights

2. What was the preferred type of plays?
(a) Shakespearean
(b) Drama
(c) Comedy
(d) Greek tragedy

3. Wills states that Lincoln used what type of imagery in the Gettysburg Address?
(a) Fertility
(b) Muddled
(c) Overextended
(d) Precise

4. What was Theodore Parker's profession?
(a) Congressman
(b) Cemetery worker
(c) Railroad worker
(d) Preacher

5. What was the last name of the famous orator scheduled to speak at Gettysburg?
(a) Edwards
(b) Magill
(c) Williams
(d) Everett

Short Answer Questions

1. What state did Henry Clay represent?

2. Who was the commander of the Southern army?

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

4. Henry Clay was not a member of which political group?

5. According to the author, slaves were often referred to as "the _______ of war."

(see the answer key)

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