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

2. Who made the charge Lincoln answered to in "I am Not a Member of Any Church" ?
(a) The Supreme Court.
(b) One of his constituents.
(c) A political opponent.
(d) A prominent Preacher.

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

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

5. What was Lincoln not comfortable with according to the editor?
(a) Writing letters.
(b) Expressing personal feelings.
(c) Talking to constituents.
(d) Talking in public.

Short Answer Questions

1. What were the southern states doing at the time of "The Tug Has to Come"?

2. When was "I am Young and Unknown" written?

3. What would doom African American slaves according to "Public Sentiment"?

4. Who was "For a Vast Future Also" intended for?

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

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