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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Describe Lincoln's relationship with Joshua Speed.
(a) Antagonistic enmity.
(b) Close friendship.
(c) Casual acquaintance.
(d) Formal dignity.

2. What were the border states afraid of?
(a) That Lincoln would make them pay for the actions of any Southern sympathizers.
(b) Lincoln would tax them to pay for the Union army.
(c) Lincoln would liberate the slaves.
(d) Lincoln would demand enormous numbers of troops and materials from them.

3. Describe Lincoln's two children.
(a) Well-taught.
(b) Ambitious.
(c) Disciplined.
(d) Unruly.

4. How does Donald describe Lincoln's political support for the Whig Presidential candidate?
(a) Lackluster.
(b) Inspired.
(c) Calculating.
(d) Impassioned.

5. What did Lincoln tell his friends after he was elected President in 1860?
(a) He was determined to stamp out slavery.
(b) He was afraid that he might not be up to the job.
(c) He was anxious to start the Civil War.
(d) He was ready to take things in hand.

Short Answer Questions

1. How did Lincoln view the Battle of Antietam?

2. How were U.S. Senators elected in the 1850s?

3. What was Lincoln's stance on blacks' equality?

4. What happened to Lincoln's career as he was being considered for President in 1860?

5. When was Lincoln married?

(see the answer key)

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