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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. 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 territorial and angry.
(d) It made Lincoln protective of his family.

2. Where did Lincoln's law clients come from?
(a) Vandalia.
(b) Springfield.
(c) His hometown.
(d) Local towns in Illinois.

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

4. When was Lincoln elected to Congress?
(a) 1847.
(b) 1852.
(c) 1846.
(d) 1842.

5. What did Lincoln do in his travels, following a man around the state?
(a) Raise money.
(b) Campaign for office.
(c) Look for a wife.
(d) Take on clients.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who was Joshua Speed?

2. What did Lincoln do in order to escape the hard work his father had done?

3. Who was Stephen Logan?

4. Where was Lincoln's law firm based?

5. Describe Lincoln's schooling.

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