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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through II. Half Slave and Half Free.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What did Lincoln say was one of government's most important roles in "The Legitimate Object of Government"?
(a) Wedge war.
(b) Raise taxes.
(c) Address crimes and wrongdoing.
(d) Support the economy.

2. What was considered improper at the time of the writing of "The Taste is in My Mouth"?
(a) Getting on the ballot in primary elections.
(b) Actively seeking the presidential nomination.
(c) Actively seeking financial donations.
(d) Actively pursuing a seat at a convention.

3. What would doom African American slaves according to "Public Sentiment"?
(a) The public thinking that slavery it was not a moral issue.
(b) The public thinking it was a financial issue.
(c) The public thinking it was in the hands of the states.
(d) The public thinking it was in the hands of Lincoln.

4. When was "A House Divided" written?
(a) 1859.
(b) 1857.
(c) 1858.
(d) 1854.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Who did Lincoln belittle in "Bow to It I Never Will"?

2. What state did Lincoln say would make a fine state on his own in "An Evil Tree Can Not Bring Forth Good Fruit"?

3. What did Lincoln profess was needed to maintain America's political institutions?

4. What did Lincoln see as advantageous when writing "I Accept the Nomination"?

5. When was Lincoln born?

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