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

2. When did Lincoln's family move to Illinois?
(a) 1803.
(b) 1830.
(c) 1809.
(d) 1811.

3. Who was Stephen Logan?
(a) Lincoln's roommate.
(b) Lincoln's law partner.
(c) Lincoln's colleague.
(d) Lincoln's father-in-law.

4. What was the status of the family of Lincoln's father?
(a) Prosperous.
(b) Rich.
(c) Poor.
(d) Destitute.

5. What did Lincoln believe he inherited from his grandmother?
(a) Determination.
(b) Depression.
(c) Independence.
(d) Diligence.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who was Joshua Speed?

2. From where did Lincoln know Mary Owens?

3. For what causes did Lincoln campaign?

4. How does Donald describe the effect of Lincoln's loss of his mother?

5. When was Lincoln born?

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