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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. 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.

2. When did Lincoln's family move to Illinois?
(a) 1830.
(b) 1811.
(c) 1809.
(d) 1803.

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

4. What position did Douglas take in the Lincoln-Douglas debates?
(a) He defended popular sovereignty.
(b) He attacked popular sovereignty.
(c) He attacked slavery.
(d) He attacked the federal government.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What did Lincoln do in order to escape the hard work his father had done?

3. What did Lincoln do in his travels, following a man around the state?

4. What did Lincoln know about his grandmother?

5. Describe Lincoln's activities during his 'retirement' from politics.

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