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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 9-10.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What was Lincoln's policy between the election in 1860 and his inauguration in 1861?
(a) Not to make speeches.
(b) To announce his policies.
(c) To anticipate the Civil War.
(d) To browbeat the Southern states.

2. When did the Southern states secede?
(a) As soon as Lincoln was inaugurated.
(b) Immediately after the 1860 election.
(c) The day of Lincoln's inauguration.
(d) Before Lincoln's inauguration.

3. What issue returned Lincoln to politics?
(a) The Missouri Compromise.
(b) The Fugitive Slave Law.
(c) The Statehood of Illinois.
(d) The Kansas-Nebraska Act.

4. Why was the Whig party divided against itself?
(a) Because of international policies.
(b) Because of state's rights.
(c) Because of slavery.
(d) Because of the gold standard.

5. How does Donald describe Lincoln's political support for the Whig Presidential candidate?
(a) Impassioned.
(b) Lackluster.
(c) Inspired.
(d) Calculating.

Short Answer Questions

1. When did Lincoln begin to cultivate his intellect?

2. Who was the President when Lincoln served in the Senate?

3. Describe Lincoln's relationship with his stepmother.

4. Who was Hannibal Hamlin?

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

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