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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. Lincoln was very busy, often with over _________ visitors a day, and his right hand was swollen and sore from all the shaking.
(a) 1000.
(b) 100.
(c) 150.
(d) 50.

2. Lincoln wanted to be elected for a second term, though he had a strange feeling. What was this feeling?
(a) He would not be a good President.
(b) He would become ill.
(c) He would not live to see the end of the war.
(d) He would not be elected.

3. Where were the Lincolns married?
(a) Edwards mansion.
(b) The Courthouse.
(c) Lincoln's home.
(d) St. Paul's Cathedral.

4. Lincoln's small war department was __________ prepared to deal with such a colossal undertaking.
(a) Somewhat.
(b) Ill.
(c) Very.
(d) Well.

5. ______________ declared itself "neutral" in the conflict, with people enlisting in both armies.
(a) West Virginia.
(b) Missouri.
(c) Maryland.
(d) Kentucky.

Short Answer Questions

1. In ____________, Lincoln met Mary Ann Todd, a witty young woman who could talk with him about politics.

2. What was Abraham's first job?

3. Insecurities with whom would plague him for many years?

4. Lincoln and who ran on the Republican ticket for the next election?

5. Lincoln called for troops from the Union, and there was a riot in ___________ when the Sixth Massachusetts tried to march through.

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