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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. To which political party did Clay and Webster belong?
(a) Republicans
(b) Democrats
(c) Libertarians
(d) Whigs

3. Because of the oncoming winter, how many bodies would need to be buried every day?
(a) 100
(b) 30
(c) 75
(d) 250

4. According to the author, Lincoln was responsible for bringing all but one of these items to his Gettysburg Address:
(a) Myth
(b) Language
(c) Victory
(d) Imagery

5. Who was a devoted colleague of Webster's?
(a) Andrew Jackson
(b) Robert E. Lee
(c) Joseph Story
(d) Theodore Parker

Short Answer Questions

1. Which of the following words were not used by Herndon to describe Lincoln?

2. Abraham Lincoln's depression was often referred to as _________________.

3. Lincoln offered pardons for which sector of the public?

4. What was Lincoln's wife's name?

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

(see the answer key)

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