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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through III. The Perpetuity of Popular Government.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What was considered improper at the time of the writing of "The Taste is in My Mouth"?
(a) Actively pursuing a seat at a convention.
(b) Getting on the ballot in primary elections.
(c) Actively seeking the presidential nomination.
(d) Actively seeking financial donations.

2. Who was the United States threatened by according to "Cold, Calculating, Unimpassioned Reason"?
(a) By Canada.
(b) By slaves.
(c) By forces within.
(d) By Mexico.

3. What line of the Declaration did Lincoln cite in"All the Powers of Earth Seem Rapidly Combining Against Him"?
(a) This expresses my idea of democracy.
(b) A house divided.
(c) All men are created equal.
(d) Four score and seven years.

4. Who criticized Lincoln's handling of Fremont according to "I Cannot Assume the Reckless Position"?
(a) Orville Browning.
(b) Caldwell Browning.
(c) Jacob Quincy.
(d) John Quincy.

5. Who was "An Affectionate Farewell" intended for?
(a) His close friend
(b) His Illinois constituents.
(c) Mary Todd.
(d) His family.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. When was "Can We Not Come Together, for the Future" written?

3. Why did Lincoln write "I am Young and Unknown"?

4. What does Lincoln say of secession in"The Union is Perpetual"?

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

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