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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 13-14.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What was Lincoln's policy between the election in 1860 and his inauguration in 1861?
(a) To announce his policies.
(b) To anticipate the Civil War.
(c) Not to make speeches.
(d) To browbeat the Southern states.

2. Describe Lincoln's activities during his 'retirement' from politics.
(a) He advocated for Whig candidates.
(b) He ran for local office but never won.
(c) He was absent from politics entirely.
(d) He focused solely on building his law firm.

3. Who was John Todd Stuart?
(a) Lincoln's first client.
(b) Lincoln's business partner.
(c) Lincoln's roommate.
(d) Lincoln's father-in-law.

4. Describe the temperament of Lincoln's wife.
(a) Subdued.
(b) Subservient.
(c) Fiery.
(d) Genial.

5. What position did Lincoln give to William Seward?
(a) Secretary of Defense.
(b) Secretary of State.
(c) Secretary of Treasury.
(d) Secretary of Interior.

Short Answer Questions

1. Describe the relationship between Lincoln's wife and his business partner.

2. What was the issue at the heart of the issue that brought Lincoln back to politics?

3. What did Lincoln advocate in his inauguration address?

4. What image did Lincoln's advisers associate him with in his 1860 campaign?

5. What did the Emancipation Proclamation do?

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