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

2. Who did Lincoln write "I Like the Letters Very Much" for?
(a) Mary Rosenthal.
(b) Sophia Henkins.
(c) Roberta Marki.
(d) Mary Todd.

3. What was Lincoln slow to recognize the true gravity of in "There is No Cause for Such Fears"?
(a) The secession crisis.
(b) The Congress crisis.
(c) The financial crisis.
(d) The Davis crisis.

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

5. What did Lincoln urge Congress NOT to do in "The Tug Has to Come"?
(a) Give the south financial support.
(b) Give the south an extension on their taxes.
(c) Give the south any extension of slavery.
(d) Give the south the chance to gather forces.

Short Answer Questions

1. What state did Lincoln say would make a fine state on his own in "An Evil Tree Can Not Bring Forth Good Fruit"?

2. What was Lincoln little patience with according to "Grumbling Despatches and Letters"?

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

4. When was "The Tug Has to Come" written?

5. What was to become of Alexander Stephens according to the editor?

(see the answer key)

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