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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. Who did Lincoln express his frustration with for not voting for the Party candidate in the presidential election?
(a) Pro slavery.
(b) Abolitionists.
(c) Whigs.
(d) Know Nothing.

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

3. When did Polk start a war with Mexico according to "No One Man Should Hold the Power"?
(a) 1850.
(b) 1846.
(c) 1848.
(d) 1852.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the most important characteristic of the ideal lawyer according to "Resolve to Be Honest"?

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. When did Lincoln break his engagement to Mary Todd according to "The Most Miserable Man Living"?

4. Who did Lincoln write "I Like the Letters Very Much" for?

5. What skills attracted historians to Lincoln?

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