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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 technological development allowed Lincoln to be home on the weekends?
(a) The steam engine
(b) The automobile.
(c) The telephone.
(d) The telegraph.

2. Why was the Whig party divided against itself?
(a) Because of state's rights.
(b) Because of the gold standard.
(c) Because of slavery.
(d) Because of international policies.

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

4. Describe Lincoln's two children.
(a) Well-taught.
(b) Unruly.
(c) Disciplined.
(d) Ambitious.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What did Lincoln do when he returned to Illinois?

2. When was Lincoln elected to Congress?

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

4. Describe the temperament of Lincoln's wife.

5. From where did Lincoln know Mary Owens?

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