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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 5-6.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What was the first election Lincoln won?
(a) For state legislature.
(b) To lead a company of volunteers.
(c) For mayor.
(d) For state senator.

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

3. Who was Joshua Speed?
(a) Lincoln's business partner.
(b) Lincoln's running partner.
(c) Lincoln's father-in-law.
(d) A shopkeeper and Lincoln's roommate.

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 still living at home.
(d) He was under 21.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Who was Mary Todd?

2. Describe the relationship between Lincoln's wife and his business partner.

3. Who was John Todd Stuart?

4. What did Lincoln know about his grandmother?

5. When was Lincoln elected to Congress?

(see the answer key)

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