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

2. What does Lincoln want in "I Expect to Maintain this Contest"?
(a) More troops.
(b) More supplies.
(c) More money.
(d) More support from government leaders.

3. Who was "An Affectionate Farewell" intended for?
(a) Mary Todd.
(b) His Illinois constituents.
(c) His family.
(d) His close friend

4. When was "The Last, Best Hope of Earth" written?
(a) February 1963.
(b) January 1963.
(c) December 1862.
(d) November 1962.

5. At what age did Lincoln stop working on the family farm?
(a) 15.
(b) 21.
(c) 23.
(d) 18.

Short Answer Questions

1. What was Lincoln not comfortable with according to the editor?

2. Why was war never declared between the Union and the Confederacy?

3. When did Lincoln suspend the right of Habeas Corpus according to "The Writ of Habeas Corpus is Suspended" ?

4. When was Lincoln born?

5. How long did "Shall Be Thenceforth, and Forever Free" give to the Confederacy states to rejoin the Union?

(see the answer key)

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