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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 7-8.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

3. Describe Lincoln's schooling.
(a) He was not schooled much because he had to work with the family.
(b) He was the first child sent away to school.
(c) He studied a little but never distinguished himself.
(d) He was schooled at home by his parents.

4. From where did Lincoln know Mary Owens?
(a) A family he met in Illinois.
(b) A family he knew in Virginia.
(c) A family he had worked for in Indiana.
(d) A family he knew in New Salem.

5. Why did Lincoln decline to serve in the seat he was elected to in 1852?
(a) He wanted to spend more time with his family.
(b) He wanted to be appointed Senator.
(c) He wanted to break with the Republican Party.
(d) He wanted to work on unifying Republicans.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What does Donald say Lincoln was ruled by in his early career?

3. What technological development allowed Lincoln to be home on the weekends?

4. How did Lincoln get involved with the Republican Party?

5. When did Lincoln's family move to Illinois?

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