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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Preface, Prologue, and I. Peculiar Ambition.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When was "I Shall Be Governed By Their Will" written?
(a) 1835.
(b) 1836.
(c) 1834.
(d) 1837.

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

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) Louisiana.
(b) California.
(c) Texas.
(d) Mississippi.

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

5. When did Mary Todd and Lincoln reconcile?
(a) 1834.
(b) 1843.
(c) 1835.
(d) 1841.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What kind of education did Lincoln mostly rely on according to the "Preface"?

3. Why did Lincoln write "I am Young and Unknown"?

4. Who did Lincoln express his frustration with for not voting for the Party candidate in the presidential election?

5. What financial advice did Lincoln give to lawyers in "Resolve to Be Honest"?

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