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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through VI. Events Have Controlled Me.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who was in command of the Union armies in April of 1864?
(a) General Sherman.
(b) General McClellan.
(c) General Grant.
(d) General Hooker.

2. Where was Lincoln headed for according to "An Affectionate Farewell" ?
(a) Washington.
(b) Florida.
(c) Boston.
(d) New York.

3. Who was "In This Sad World of Ours" for?
(a) A widow whose sons were killed in the war.
(b) A young girl whose father was killed in the war.
(c) A politician who lost a son in the war.
(d) A friend who lost a brother in the war.

4. When was Lincoln politically adrift in "Where I Now Stand"?
(a) 1856.
(b) 1855.
(c) 1857.
(d) 1854.

5. Why wasn't "The Administration Will Not Be Re-Elected" sent by Lincoln?
(a) He won the general election.
(b) He lost it.
(c) It was meant as a reminder.
(d) An intern stole it.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who criticized Lincoln's handling of Fremont according to "I Cannot Assume the Reckless Position"?

2. When was "Founded on Both Injustice and Bad Policy" written?

3. What did Lincoln refuse to do in "Will Be Received and Considered"?

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

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

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