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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 phrase did Lincoln introduce into the debate over slavery?
(a) All for one and one for all.
(b) Life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness.
(c) A house divided against itself cannot stand.
(d) E Pluribus Unum (From many, one).

2. Describe Lincoln's relationship with his ancestry.
(a) His mother kept in touch with her relatives, but his father did not with his.
(b) He was not interested in it.
(c) His siblings were intent on knowing their relatives, but he was not.
(d) He was closely attentive to his parentage.

3. What important event took place after Lincoln returned to Illinois?
(a) His father died.
(b) His first wife died.
(c) He got married.
(d) His mother died.

4. What was Lincoln's feeling about slavery?
(a) He was against it, but disliked abolitionists' methods.
(b) He campaigned strongly to end it.
(c) He did not want to end it, but did not want to allow it into new territories either.
(d) He tried to avoid taking a stance on it, but put economic issues first.

5. What was Lincoln beginning to be known for after years of traveling the court circuit?
(a) Diligence.
(b) Ambition.
(c) Caginess.
(d) Honesty.

Short Answer Questions

1. What did Lincoln accuse Polk of, when he was serving as a Representative?

2. When was Lincoln elected to Congress?

3. What was the first election Lincoln won?

4. For what causes did Lincoln campaign?

5. Whom did Lincoln begin to fight with as he reached adolescence?

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