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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Who was supposedly going to write remarks on a copy of the speech before it went to auction?
(a) Clay
(b) Wills
(c) Herndon
(d) Everett

3. What word was never used by Lincoln in referring to those who committed illegal acts?
(a) Traitor
(b) Outlaw
(c) Criminal
(d) Belligerent

4. To whom did Webster present his arguments?
(a) American Medical Association
(b) The New York Times
(c) Congress
(d) Supreme Court

5. Who was the commander of the Southern army?
(a) Davis
(b) Jackson
(c) Meade
(d) Lee

Short Answer Questions

1. Where did Everett teach?

2. Lincoln originally assured Southerners that he would not argue against which act?

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

4. Daniel Webster was born in what state?

5. How many words are contained in Lincoln's Gettysburg Address?

(see the answer key)

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