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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 made the charge Lincoln answered to in "I am Not a Member of Any Church" ?
(a) The Supreme Court.
(b) A political opponent.
(c) One of his constituents.
(d) A prominent Preacher.

2. 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) Mississippi.
(d) Texas.

3. What financial advice did Lincoln give to lawyers in "Resolve to Be Honest"?
(a) Make as much money as possible.
(b) Not to charge exorbitant fees.
(c) Spent one day a month doing pro bono work.
(d) Charge what the client could afford.

4. What did Lincoln profess was needed to maintain America's political institutions?
(a) Education.
(b) Restraint and self control.
(c) Desire for expansion.
(d) Will power.

5. What is the topic of "Founded on Both Injustice and Bad Policy"?
(a) Democracy.
(b) Military power over the civilians.
(c) Slavery.
(d) Constituional amendments.

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. When was "I am Young and Unknown" written?

4. What was Lincoln not comfortable with according to the editor?

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

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