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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through II. Half Slave and Half Free.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What did Lincoln see as advantageous when writing "I Accept the Nomination"?
(a) Being specific about policy.
(b) Being clear about his enemies in the south.
(c) Being clear about his political allies.
(d) Being vague about policy.

2. When was the sketch in the "Prologue" written?
(a) 1858.
(b) 1857.
(c) 1860.
(d) 1859.

3. Who did Lincoln offend in "A House Divided" according to "Construed So Differently from Any Thing Intended by Me"?
(a) Southern States.
(b) Democrats.
(c) Southern plantation owners.
(d) Republicans.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. When did Mary Todd and Lincoln reconcile?

2. What was considered improper at the time of the writing of "The Taste is in My Mouth"?

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

4. Who was the United States threatened by according to "Cold, Calculating, Unimpassioned Reason"?

5. What does Grace Bedell suggest Lincoln should do in the letter Lincoln answer to with "A Piece of Silly Affection" ?

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