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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. Describe Nancy Hanks Lincoln.
(a) Convivial and hard-working.
(b) Withdrawn and melancholy.
(c) Immature and irresponsible.
(d) Stern and unemotional.

2. What did this bill state?
(a) Slavery should be legal in all states.
(b) Slavery would be illegal.
(c) Slavery would be banned in the northern states.
(d) Slavery should be legal in the territories.

3. During his candidacy, Lincoln was encouraged to write an autobiography for what reason?
(a) So he could become famous.
(b) So others would like him.
(c) So Americans would vote for him.
(d) So the voters could learn more about him.

4. Who was Lincoln's idol?
(a) William Henry Harrison.
(b) Henry Clay.
(c) Benjamin Harrison.
(d) Clay Aiken.

5. Lincoln and Mary resolved to be friends, and even wrote what together?
(a) Political satire.
(b) Novels.
(c) Political articles.
(d) Poetry.

Short Answer Questions

1. Originally was slavery going to be allowed in the West?

2. Lincoln was the only lawyer who did what?

3. What bill did Stephen A. Douglas create?

4. Lincoln read newspapers voraciously, and was concerned about what?

5. Describe Thomas Lincoln.

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