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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part Two, Why Should the Spirit of Man Not be Proud?.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In October 1839 the Whigs held a convention and endorsed who for President, beginning the so-called Log and Cabin Campaign?
(a) William Henry Harrison.
(b) John Adams.
(c) Henry Clay.
(d) Benjamin Harrison.

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

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

4. Why did Lincoln not drink alcohol?
(a) He did not like the taste of it.
(b) He could not afford it.
(c) It threatened his self-control.
(d) He was very religious.

5. Sixteen-year-old Abraham grew estranged from his farmer father. Why?
(a) His father was cruel and unfeeling.
(b) His father did not understand his son's desire to be President.
(c) His father did not understand his son's desire for education.
(d) His father wanted him to be educated.

Short Answer Questions

1. Describe Nancy Hanks Lincoln.

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

3. On the way down the river to New Orleans, what happened to Lincoln and his friend's raft?

4. Describe Thomas Lincoln.

5. When was Lincoln born?

(see the answer key)

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