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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How did Lincoln handle the question of emancipating the slaves?
(a) He waffled on it.
(b) He told each party what they wanted to hear.
(c) He kept his feelings to himself.
(d) He made no question of his opposition to slavery.

2. Why was Lincoln called the 'Lone Star'?
(a) Because he was the only Whig in the Illinois delegation.
(b) Because of his obvious talent and his aloofness.
(c) Because he was originally from Texas.
(d) Because he was known for keeping to himself.

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

4. Describe Lincoln's two children.
(a) Well-taught.
(b) Ambitious.
(c) Unruly.
(d) Disciplined.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What was Lincoln's feeling about slavery?

2. What did the Battle of Antietam indicate for Lincoln?

3. Whom did Lincoln support in the 1852 Presidential campaign?

4. Which states gave Lincoln a ready supply of troops?

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

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