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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What was Lincoln's party?
(a) Democrats.
(b) Whigs.
(c) Union Party.
(d) Republicans.

2. What obstacle did Lincoln face in moving troops from north to south?
(a) Inconsistent rail service.
(b) Pro-South citizens in Maryland.
(c) Railroad saboteurs.
(d) Lack of funds.

3. What happened to complicate U.S. relations with Britain?
(a) Two Confederate officers were seized from a British ship.
(b) British merchants wanted to help the Confederacy.
(c) Some northerners wanted to help the South through the British.
(d) British aid was intercepted by the South.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What was Lincoln beginning to be known for after years of traveling the court circuit?

2. Where was Lincoln's law firm based?

3. Why did Lincoln decline to serve in the seat he was elected to in 1852?

4. Describe Lincoln's relationship with his stepmother.

5. When does Donald say was the low point for Lincoln's administration?

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