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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. At whom did Lincoln often poke fun?
(a) Robert E. Lee
(b) Jefferson Davis
(c) Himself
(d) Stephen Douglas

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

3. Who preferred to focus on a policy of unconditional surrender?
(a) McPherson
(b) Webster
(c) Herndon
(d) Douglass

4. Lincoln offered pardons for which sector of the public?
(a) Traitors
(b) Convicted soldiers
(c) Freed Slaves
(d) Slave owners

5. Everett's style was considered to be ______________.
(a) Controversial
(b) Overblown
(c) Subtle
(d) Stingy

Short Answer Questions

1. In Lincoln's mind, which one of these things was not considered to be logical?

2. Lincoln's style made him good at writing what documents?

3. Lincoln is known for using words as _____________.

4. Who spoke about "the strategy of annihilation?"

5. What part of the classic speech tells people to live up to the sacrifice of those who died?

(see the answer key)

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