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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 17-18.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When was Lincoln married?
(a) 1830.
(b) 1842.
(c) 1847.
(d) 1811.

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

3. What did Lincoln know about his grandmother?
(a) She came from a noble family.
(b) She was probably illegitimate.
(c) She was a runaway slave.
(d) She was rich.

4. What happened to Lincoln's career as he was being considered for President in 1860?
(a) His career was taking off.
(b) His law firm was languishing.
(c) He was too busy to work for his law firm.
(d) He was taking on business but not seeing it through.

5. How did Congress handle the crisis with the British?
(a) They gave Lincoln explicit war powers.
(b) They revoked Lincoln's war powers.
(c) They arrested Simon Cameron.
(d) They opened an investigation into Lincoln and McClellan.

Short Answer Questions

1. When did Lincoln present the Emancipation Proclamation to his cabinet?

2. What turned public opinion in favor of Lincoln?

3. Who was the initial favorite for the nomination for President in the 1860 race?

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

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

(see the answer key)

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