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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Lincoln wrote a flowery message about Uncle Sam to which friend?
(a) Herndon
(b) Conkling
(c) Clay
(d) Story

3. What was Lincoln's wife's name?
(a) Ruth
(b) Helen
(c) Elizabeth
(d) Mary

4. The crowd at Gettysburg gathered to dedicate a _____________.
(a) Monument
(b) Battalion
(c) Cemetery
(d) Bridge

5. What would Lincoln commonly do to his speeches as a reminder?
(a) Use cue cards
(b) Require an assistant to memorize it
(c) Carry an extra copy
(d) Underline words

Short Answer Questions

1. One of the most popular gathering spots was located in what city?

2. When Lincoln would go off by himself, he referred to it as _______________.

3. The epainesis section of an ancient funeral oratory has how many parts?

4. What pastime interested Lincoln?

5. What metaphor may be used to describe this experience?

(see the answer key)

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