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(c) Withdrawn and melancholy.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

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(a) Withdrawn and melancholy.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

3. Why did Lincoln write to Mary Owens to release her from their engagement?
(a) He no longer wanted to get married.
(b) He no longer loved her.
(c) He was poor, did not feel he could provide for her, and did not think she would want to live in poverty while he tried to make something of himself.
(d) He knew she did not want to marry him.

4. Lincoln's rivals were Stephen A. Douglas, known as ____________, and the young Democrats.
(a) Jack and the Giant.
(b) The Little Giant.
(c) The Mean Giant.
(d) The Jolly Green Giant.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. How did Lincoln feel about this scandal?

2. How did Lincoln feel without Mary?

3. During his candidacy, Lincoln was encouraged to write an autobiography for what reason?

4. Sixteen-year-old Abraham grew estranged from his farmer father. Why?

5. Why did Thomas Lincoln go back to Kentucky to bring home a new wife, Sarah Bush Johnston, or "Sally?"

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