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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Lincoln identified with what type of minister?
(a) Conservative
(b) Baptist
(c) Moonie
(d) Transcendentalist

2. What did Lincoln believe to be the most important "founding" document?
(a) Constitution
(b) Emancipation Proclamation
(c) Declaration of Independence
(d) Magna Carta

3. Which was not a word used by Lincoln to describe the American Revolution?
(a) Pride
(b) Famine
(c) Blood
(d) Fire

4. In classical oration, there are two parts: Epainesis and _______________.
(a) Mytosis
(b) Parainesis
(c) Symbiosis
(d) Paralysis

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What was the name of the Southern army?

3. Lincoln believed that if all men are created equal, they cannot be _____________.

4. In what city did Lincoln grow up?

5. Lincoln is known for using words as _____________.

(see the answer key)

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