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

2. What did Lincoln consider the Civil War to be a test of according to "A People's Contest"?
(a) Lincoln himself.
(b) Democracy.
(c) Republican ideals.
(d) Human resolve.

3. What state did Lincoln say would make a fine state on his own in "An Evil Tree Can Not Bring Forth Good Fruit"?
(a) Texas.
(b) California.
(c) Mississippi.
(d) Louisiana.

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

5. When was "Will Be Received and Considered" written?
(a) June 1864.
(b) August 1864.
(c) July 1864.
(d) May 1864.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who does Lincoln congratulate in "You Were Right, and I Was Wrong"?

2. What was "I Can Not Consent to Suspend the Draft" a response to?

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

4. When was the Emancipation Proclamation published according to "Are, and Henceforth Shall Be Free"?

5. When was "Can We Not Come Together, for the Future" written?

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