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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 did Lincoln accuse Polk of, when he was serving as a Representative?
(a) Corruption.
(b) Dishonesty.
(c) Cronyism.
(d) Starting a war illegally.

2. Where was Lincoln's law firm based?
(a) Logan County.
(b) Menard County.
(c) Hampton County.
(d) Sangamon County.

3. How did Lincoln get involved with the Republican Party?
(a) He was nominated to be their candidate for U.S. Senate.
(b) He was nominated to be their candidate for U.S. President.
(c) He was nominated to be their candidate for U.S. legislature.
(d) He was nominated to be their candidate for state legislature.

4. Whose seat was Lincoln gunning for in 1858?
(a) Stephen Douglas's.
(b) Jefferson Davis's.
(c) James Buchanan's.
(d) Millard Fillmore's.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What was Lincoln's reaction to becoming engaged?

2. When did Lincoln begin to cultivate his intellect?

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

4. Describe Lincoln's military career.

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

(see the answer key)

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