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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 did Lincoln do in his travels, following a man around the state?
(a) Campaign for office.
(b) Take on clients.
(c) Look for a wife.
(d) Raise money.

2. In what war had the 1848 Whig party candidate served?
(a) The Revolutionary War.
(b) The Indian Wars.
(c) The Mexican War.
(d) The War of 1812.

3. What phrase did Lincoln introduce into the debate over slavery?
(a) A house divided against itself cannot stand.
(b) All for one and one for all.
(c) E Pluribus Unum (From many, one).
(d) Life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness.

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

5. Who was Stephen Douglas?
(a) A Whig from Lincoln's county.
(b) A Democrat from Washington, DC.
(c) A Whig from New York.
(d) A Democrat from Illinois.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who was William Herndon?

2. What did Lincoln do after his election to President in 1860?

3. What was Lincoln's stance on blacks' equality?

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

5. About what did Lincoln speak out against as a Representative?

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