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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 15-16.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. When was Lincoln elected to Congress?
(a) 1846.
(b) 1852.
(c) 1842.
(d) 1847.

3. Where did Union troops suffer an early defeat?
(a) Antietam.
(b) Fort Donelson.
(c) Bull Run.
(d) Brice's Crossroads.

4. Why did Lincoln replace General Burnside?
(a) He had lost his subordinates' respect.
(b) He would not follow Lincoln's orders.
(c) He was losing too many battles.
(d) He was incompetent.

5. How did Lincoln complete his journey from Springfield to Washington, DC?
(a) At night in disguise.
(b) With unprecedented security.
(c) Amid Republican Party infighting.
(d) With great fanfare.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What was Lincoln's feeling about slavery?

3. What was McClellan's feeling about the President and Congress?

4. How did Lincoln respond when a Democratic Representative opposed him as "King Lincoln"?

5. How did Lincoln's strategy of appointing cabinet-members get him in trouble?

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