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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part Four: Revolt Against the Fathers.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where were the Lincolns married?
(a) Edwards mansion.
(b) St. Paul's Cathedral.
(c) The Courthouse.
(d) Lincoln's home.

2. On what topic did Lincoln agree with Henry Clay?
(a) Slavery should be decided by individuals.
(b) Negroes were not subhuman, and should have Constitutional rights.
(c) The North and South should be separated.
(d) The Missouri Compromise is a good idea.

3. The Presidential campaign of 1856 elected who?
(a) Buchanan.
(b) Lincoln.
(c) Douglass.
(d) Douglas.

4. Was Lincoln with the free-soilers?
(a) Only at first.
(b) Sometimes.
(c) No.
(d) Yes.

5. Why did Thomas Lincoln go back to Kentucky to bring home a new wife, Sarah Bush Johnston, or "Sally?"
(a) He fell in love with Sally.
(b) His children asked him for a mother.
(c) His household was floundering.
(d) He was lonely.

Short Answer Questions

1. When did Lincoln's son, Eddie, die?

2. When Lincoln moved to New Salem, for what did he become known?

3. Describe Thomas Lincoln.

4. For what case did Lincoln become famous?

5. The Republicans held a convention with Lincoln as the keynote speaker, and he gave an hour-and-a-half long impromptu speech. As what is this speech known?

(see the answer key)

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