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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part Seven: Storm Center.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In ____________, Lincoln met Mary Ann Todd, a witty young woman who could talk with him about politics.
(a) September 1839.
(b) November 1839.
(c) October 1839.
(d) December 1839.

2. Thomas Lincoln died on January 17, 1851. Did Lincoln attend the funeral?
(a) No.
(b) Yes.
(c) Yes, but only after everyone else had left.
(d) Yes, but only for a few moments.

3. Lincoln's small war department was __________ prepared to deal with such a colossal undertaking.
(a) Ill.
(b) Very.
(c) Somewhat.
(d) Well.

4. After a month of preparation, the Grand Army met the rebels where, though the Grand Army was ill-trained and the Union suffered a humiliating defeat?
(a) Shiloh.
(b) Chancellorsville.
(c) Fredericksburg.
(d) Bull Run.

5. Lincoln was intimidated by Mary's _______________.
(a) Intelligence.
(b) Beauty.
(c) Strong personality.
(d) Family lineage.

Short Answer Questions

1. What did Democrats call Lincoln?

2. After moving to Springfield, how did Lincoln feel?

3. What did Fremont do in Missouri without Lincoln's permission?

4. How did Lincoln convince the court that the railroad did not have to pay county taxes?

5. Where were the Lincolns married?

(see the answer key)

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