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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 say was one of government's most important roles in "The Legitimate Object of Government"?
(a) Raise taxes.
(b) Wedge war.
(c) Address crimes and wrongdoing.
(d) Support the economy.

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

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

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

5. When was "A House Divided" written?
(a) 1859.
(b) 1858.
(c) 1857.
(d) 1854.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What were Kansas and Nebraska established as?

3. What is the topic of "More Painful Than Pleasant"?

4. What did Lincoln see as advantageous when writing "I Accept the Nomination"?

5. What line of the Declaration did Lincoln cite in"All the Powers of Earth Seem Rapidly Combining Against Him"?

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