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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 7-8.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What position did Stephen Douglas hold when Lincoln returned to politics?
(a) Judge.
(b) U.S. Representative.
(c) Illinois Governor.
(d) U.S. Senator.

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

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

4. What was Lincoln's reaction to becoming engaged?
(a) Jubilation.
(b) Exhilaration.
(c) Resplendent pride.
(d) Deep depression.

5. How were U.S. Senators elected in the 1850s?
(a) By the populace.
(b) By state senators.
(c) By the Electoral College.
(d) By U.S. Representatives.

Short Answer Questions

1. What did Lincoln do when he returned to Illinois?

2. What was Lincoln's feeling about slavery?

3. What was the status of the family of Lincoln's father?

4. Where did Lincoln's law clients come from?

5. Where did Lincoln's father start out before he moved to Illinois?

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