1. What was the name of Abraham Lincoln's wife?
(a) Elizabeth Lee Lincoln.
(b) Sarah Todd Lincoln.
(c) Mary Todd Lincoln.
(d) Mary Elizabeth Lincoln.

2. Where was Abraham Lincoln born?
(a) Indiana.
(b) Illinois.
(c) Kentucky.
(d) Pennsylvania.

3. What refers to a form of communication that is aimed at influencing the attitude of a community toward some cause or position so as to benefit oneself or one's group?
(a) Propaganda.
(b) Insurrection.
(c) Tabloid.
(d) Publication.

4. Henry Clay represented what state in both the Senate and the House of Representatives?
(a) Illinois.
(b) Louisiana.
(c) Indiana.
(d) Kentucky.

5. How did Abraham Lincoln feel about his father, according to the author?
(a) He envied him.
(b) He worshipped him.
(c) He was inspired by him.
(d) He resented him.

Short Answer Questions

1. When was "The Fiery Trial: Abraham Lincoln and American Slavery" selected as the recipient of the Pulitzer Prize, Lincoln Prize and the Bancroft Prize?

2. James K. Polk was born in what year?

3. James K. Polk was which President of the United States?

4. How many members comprise the U.S. House of Representatives?

5. When was James K. Polk elected President of the United States?

(see the answer key)

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