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

2. Why did Lincoln write "I am Young and Unknown"?
(a) To introduce himself during his first run for office.
(b) To see if people liked his political agenda.
(c) To discuss the politics of an opponent.
(d) To test his rhetoric.

3. When was Lincoln born?
(a) 1801.
(b) 1809.
(c) 1810.
(d) 1812.

4. What skills attracted historians to Lincoln?
(a) His negotiating skills.
(b) His rhetoric skills.
(c) His penmanship.
(d) His military skills.

5. What kind of education did Lincoln mostly rely on according to the "Preface"?
(a) Self education.
(b) Post graduate studies.
(c) Some college.
(d) High school.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who was "More Painful Than Pleasant" intended for?

2. What is the topic of "Founded on Both Injustice and Bad Policy"?

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

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

5. Why did Lincoln vote for Polk's military spending bills?

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