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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 did Lincoln refuse to do according to "It is the End of Us"?
(a) Compromise on finances.
(b) Compromise on religious freedom.
(c) Compromise on extortion.
(d) Compromise on slavery.

2. What was the worry according to "The Most Prompt, and Efficient Means"?
(a) That Maryland would secede.
(b) That North Carolina would secede.
(c) That Illinois would secede.
(d) That Kentucky would secede.

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

4. Who was "More Painful Than Pleasant" intended for?
(a) Lincoln's sister.
(b) Lincoln's mother.
(c) Lincoln's step-brother.
(d) Lincoln's father.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Lincoln not believe in according to "The Social and Political Equality of the Races"?

2. What did Lincoln urge Congress NOT to do in "The Tug Has to Come"?

3. What did Lincoln belittle in "A Question of Interest"?

4. Who did Lincoln face in the senatorial election according to "A House Divided"?

5. When did Mary Todd and Lincoln reconcile?

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