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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part Ten: Mighty Scourge of War.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In November Lincoln and Douglas had their first debate over what, starting a rivalry that would last years?
(a) Negro suffrage.
(b) The national debt.
(c) Female suffrage.
(d) State banks.

2. Describe Robert Todd.
(a) Bored.
(b) Rude.
(c) Extroverted.
(d) Introverted.

3. In __________ Tennessee, Ulysses S. Grant won a victory for the Union, though rumors persisted that he was a drunk.
(a) Southern.
(b) Western.
(c) Eastern.
(d) Northern.

4. Upon reports that Grant was drinking again, Lincoln did what?
(a) Made him join Alcoholics Anonymous.
(b) Relieved him of his duties.
(c) Sent people to check on him.
(d) Spoke to him.

5. Their first debate was in what town?
(a) Ottawa.
(b) Chicago.
(c) Springfield.
(d) Peoria.

Short Answer Questions

1. Lincoln's rivals were Stephen A. Douglas, known as ____________, and the young Democrats.

2. In Lincoln's inauguration speech, he promised first and foremost to do what?

3. General Lee shocked the Union by doing what?

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

5. What accusations surrounded Mary?

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