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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 schooling.
(a) He was schooled at home by his parents.
(b) He was the first child sent away to school.
(c) He was not schooled much because he had to work with the family.
(d) He studied a little but never distinguished himself.

2. When was Lincoln married?
(a) 1847.
(b) 1811.
(c) 1842.
(d) 1830.

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

4. Why did Lincoln have to hand over his earnings to his father?
(a) He was not married yet.
(b) In order to help with the family finances.
(c) He was under 21.
(d) He was still living at home.

5. How does Donald describe the effect of Lincoln's loss of his mother?
(a) It made Lincoln staunch in his views.
(b) It made Lincoln depressed and moody.
(c) It made Lincoln protective of his family.
(d) It made Lincoln territorial and angry.

Short Answer Questions

1. What was the first election Lincoln won?

2. Who was Mary Todd?

3. Describe Lincoln's relationship with his ancestry.

4. For what causes did Lincoln campaign?

5. When was Lincoln elected to Congress?

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