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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

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

4. Who was William Herndon?
(a) The shopkeeper in whose care Lincoln left his household belongings.
(b) The lawyer with whom Lincoln left his law firm.
(c) An old suitor of Lincoln's wife.
(d) Lincoln's father-in-law.

5. Who was John Todd Stuart?
(a) Lincoln's first client.
(b) Lincoln's business partner.
(c) Lincoln's father-in-law.
(d) Lincoln's roommate.

Short Answer Questions

1. How did Lincoln come to settle in New Salem, Illinois?

2. When was Lincoln elected to Congress?

3. Describe Lincoln's relationship with his stepmother.

4. Describe Lincoln's schooling.

5. What was Lincoln's party?

(see the answer key)

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