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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Describe Lincoln's military career.
(a) Undistinguished.
(b) Extensive.
(c) Exceptional.
(d) Successful.

2. What industry did Lincoln begin to represent in court after he returned to Illinois?
(a) Cattlemen.
(b) Exporters.
(c) Farmers.
(d) Railroad.

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

4. What important event took place after Lincoln returned to Illinois?
(a) He got married.
(b) His mother died.
(c) His father died.
(d) His first wife died.

5. For what causes did Lincoln campaign?
(a) Ending the displacement of Indians.
(b) Increasing federal oversight of land speculation.
(c) Relocating the state capital.
(d) Lowering taxes.

Short Answer Questions

1. What was the status of the family of Lincoln's father?

2. When was Lincoln elected to Congress?

3. Who was John Todd Stuart?

4. When was Lincoln married?

5. What did Lincoln accuse Polk of, when he was serving as a Representative?

(see the answer key)

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