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

2. On the way down the river to New Orleans, what happened to Lincoln and his friend's raft?
(a) It got stuck on a dock.
(b) It sank.
(c) It was destroyed by rebels.
(d) It got stuck across a dam in New Salem.

3. How did Robert Lincoln feel when his father was away on political trips?
(a) He was happy.
(b) He worried about him.
(c) He missed him.
(d) He was bored.

4. The Missouri Compromise was a line dividing the North and South, above which slavery was __________.
(a) Legal and below which it was illegal.
(b) Illegal and below which it was legal.
(c) Up to the private citizens.
(d) Illegal and below which it was illegal in some states.

5. In 1858, Lincoln gave what famous speech at the Republican convention?
(a) A Home for All.
(b) Our House.
(c) A House United.
(d) A House Divided.

Short Answer Questions

1. How did Lincoln feel about this scandal?

2. When was Lincoln born?

3. What was Abraham's first job?

4. What did this bill state?

5. Lincoln was a member of what political party?

(see the answer key)

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