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

2. Where had a civil war begun?
(a) Kansas.
(b) Nebraska.
(c) Missouri.
(d) Illinois.

3. In 1832, what was Lincoln's first venture into political platforms?
(a) He ran for the school board.
(b) He ran for state legislature.
(c) He ran for Congress.
(d) He ran for town council.

4. What were Douglas' ideas causing in the Democratic party?
(a) Major rifts.
(b) Confusion.
(c) Cohesiveness.
(d) Confidence.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. From what did Nancy Lincoln die?

2. In November Lincoln and Douglas had their first debate over what, starting a rivalry that would last years?

3. What did Lincoln give Mary with the inscription "Love is Eternal?"

4. Lincoln became known as ___________ lawyer.

5. Describe Thomas Lincoln.

(see the answer key)

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