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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 was Lincoln seeking in "I am Not the First Choice of Many"?
(a) A ballot in the primary elections.
(b) A seat at a convention.
(c) A financial backer.
(d) The Republican nomination for presidential election.

2. What is the topic of "More Painful Than Pleasant"?
(a) The imminent death of Lincoln's mother.
(b) The imminent death of Lincoln's father.
(c) The imminent death of Lincoln's brother in law.
(d) The imminent death of Lincoln's sister.

3. What theory does Lincoln try to disprove in "Opens the Way for All"?
(a) The value theory.
(b) The mudsill theory.
(c) The free labor theory.
(d) The theory of appropriation.

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

5. What charge did Lincoln answer to in "I am Not a Member of Any Church" ?
(a) Being Mornon.
(b) Being Catholic.
(c) Being Franc Masson.
(d) Being an atheist.

Short Answer Questions

1. At what age did Lincoln stop working on the family farm?

2. Who could not become a citizen of the United States according to the Dred Scott ruling?

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

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

5. When was Lincoln first elected to Congress?

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