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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 is the most important characteristic of the ideal lawyer according to "Resolve to Be Honest"?
(a) Timeliness.
(b) Courage.
(c) Diligence.
(d) Rhetoric skills.

2. Why did Lincoln vote for Polk's military spending bills?
(a) He was pro-war.
(b) He did not want to endanger the troops.
(c) His district was pro-war.
(d) He felt it would give me political gain.

3. What did the Whigs support according to "Bow to It I Never Will"?
(a) A strong national bank.
(b) Emancipation.
(c) Small banks.
(d) Trade with England.

4. What charge did Lincoln answer to in "I am Not a Member of Any Church" ?
(a) Being Mornon.
(b) Being Catholic.
(c) Being an atheist.
(d) Being Franc Masson.

5. What was the worry according to "The Most Prompt, and Efficient Means"?
(a) That Kentucky would secede.
(b) That Illinois would secede.
(c) That North Carolina would secede.
(d) That Maryland would secede.

Short Answer Questions

1. What theory is Lincoln supporting in "Opens the Way for All"?

2. What were the Unionists calling the army to go easy on according to "Leaving Any Available Card Unplayed"?

3. Who did Lincoln write "I Like the Letters Very Much" for?

4. What was one of Lincoln key objectives in the war according to "Making Our Advantage an Over-match for His"?

5. How does Lincoln portray Republicans concerning slavery?

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