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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through IV. We Cannot Escape History.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who was "The Most Prompt, and Efficient Means" intended for?
(a) Lincoln's Generals in Maryland.
(b) Lincoln's Generals at Kentucky.
(c) Lincoln's Generals at Illinois.
(d) Lincoln's Generals in North Carolina.

2. What does Lincoln not believe in according to "The Social and Political Equality of the Races"?
(a) Negotiations.
(b) Emancipation.
(c) War.
(d) Racial equality.

3. What financial advice did Lincoln give to lawyers in "Resolve to Be Honest"?
(a) Not to charge exorbitant fees.
(b) Charge what the client could afford.
(c) Spent one day a month doing pro bono work.
(d) Make as much money as possible.

4. Who was "The Last, Best Hope of Earth" intended for?
(a) A friend.
(b) A newspaper journalist.
(c) Congress.
(d) A family member.

5. Who did Lincoln criticize in "If We Never Try, We Shall Never Succeed"?
(a) Grant.
(b) Hooker.
(c) Sherman.
(d) McClellan.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who was "In This Sad World of Ours" for?

2. What was the worry according to "The Most Prompt, and Efficient Means"?

3. What battle was "Constantly Drilled, Disciplined, and Instructed" a response for?

4. When was the preliminary Emancipation Proclamation issued according to "Shall Be Thenceforth, and Forever Free"?

5. What did Lincoln want African Americans to do after the war according to "The Ban is Still Upon You"?

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