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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What did Lincoln know about his grandmother?
(a) She was a runaway slave.
(b) She was rich.
(c) She came from a noble family.
(d) She was probably illegitimate.

3. Why was Lincoln called the 'Lone Star'?
(a) Because of his obvious talent and his aloofness.
(b) Because he was the only Whig in the Illinois delegation.
(c) Because he was originally from Texas.
(d) Because he was known for keeping to himself.

4. What was Lincoln's reaction to becoming engaged?
(a) Exhilaration.
(b) Deep depression.
(c) Jubilation.
(d) Resplendent pride.

5. About what did Lincoln speak out against as a Representative?
(a) The beginnings of the Mexican War.
(b) The dislocation of the Cherokee.
(c) The continuation of the Monroe Doctrine.
(d) The Spanish-American War.

Short Answer Questions

1. Describe Lincoln's relationship with Joshua Speed.

2. What industry did Lincoln begin to represent in court after he returned to Illinois?

3. Describe Lincoln's military career.

4. What was Lincoln's feeling about slavery?

5. How does Donald describe the effect of Lincoln's loss of his mother?

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