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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 consider the Civil War to be a test of according to "A People's Contest"?
(a) Republican ideals.
(b) Lincoln himself.
(c) Democracy.
(d) Human resolve.

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

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

4. When was the Kansas-Nebraska act signed according to "Our Republican Robe is Soiled"?
(a) 1854.
(b) 1857.
(c) 1855.
(d) 1856.

5. Why did Lincoln write "I am Young and Unknown"?
(a) To see if people liked his political agenda.
(b) To discuss the politics of an opponent.
(c) To test his rhetoric.
(d) To introduce himself during his first run for office.

Short Answer Questions

1. When was "Right Makes Might" written?

2. When did Lincoln break his engagement to Mary Todd according to "The Most Miserable Man Living"?

3. What was "The Eternal Struggle Between Right and Wrong" written for?

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

5. When was Lincoln elected in the state legislature according to "I Shall Be Governed By Their Will"?

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