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

2. To what did James Shields, a state auditor and a Democrat, challenge Lincoln?
(a) A race.
(b) A debate.
(c) A duel.
(d) A game of chess.

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

4. What did Mary turn to for help when her son died?
(a) Her social group.
(b) Her neighbors.
(c) Religion.
(d) Her family.

5. How did Lincoln feel about this scandal?
(a) Ashamed.
(b) Happy.
(c) Angry.
(d) Worried.

Short Answer Questions

1. What political party was gaining favor from abolitionists in the North?

2. The Missouri Compromise was a line dividing the North and South, above which slavery was __________.

3. The bill sparked what debates?

4. Lincoln and Mary resolved to be friends, and even wrote what together?

5. Why did Lincoln not drink alcohol?

(see the answer key)

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