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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 the relationship between Lincoln's wife and his business partner.
(a) Intimate.
(b) Amicable.
(c) Polite.
(d) Hostile.

2. Describe the temperament of Lincoln's wife.
(a) Subdued.
(b) Fiery.
(c) Genial.
(d) Subservient.

3. Where was Lincoln's law firm based?
(a) Logan County.
(b) Menard County.
(c) Hampton County.
(d) Sangamon County.

4. Why did Lincoln move back to Illinois after his first term in Washington, DC?
(a) He lost the election for his own seat.
(b) He retired from the House.
(c) He wanted to spend more time with his family.
(d) He was not chosen as the candidate who would run for his own seat.

5. What was Lincoln beginning to be known for after years of traveling the court circuit?
(a) Honesty.
(b) Diligence.
(c) Caginess.
(d) Ambition.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. For whose nomination for President did Lincoln campaign?

3. What did Lincoln know about his grandmother?

4. What did Lincoln mean by the phrase "cold, calculating, unimpassioned reason"?

5. Describe Lincoln's two children.

(see the answer key)

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