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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 3-4.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Describe Lincoln's military career.
(a) Successful.
(b) Exceptional.
(c) Extensive.
(d) Undistinguished.

3. Where did Lincoln's father start out before he moved to Illinois?
(a) Pennsylvania.
(b) Massachusetts.
(c) Virginia.
(d) North Carolina.

4. How did Lincoln come to settle in New Salem, Illinois?
(a) He lived there while he went to school.
(b) He married there.
(c) He was nominated for mayor there.
(d) By accident.

5. When did Lincoln begin to cultivate his intellect?
(a) After being elected to the legislature.
(b) After losing an election.
(c) After law school.
(d) After marrying.

Short Answer Questions

1. When did Lincoln's family move to Illinois?

2. Describe Lincoln's schooling.

3. What did Lincoln believe he inherited from his grandmother?

4. Who was John Todd Stuart?

5. Who was William Herndon?

(see the answer key)

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