1. He entered into a law practice with John Todd Stuart, and won his first court case. What type of case was this?
(a) Murder.
(b) Extortion.
(c) Armed Robbery.
(d) Theft.

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

3. What did Lincoln give Mary with the inscription "Love is Eternal?"
(a) A necklace.
(b) A ring.
(c) A broach.
(d) A bracelet.

4. Why did Lincoln write to Mary Owens to release her from their engagement?
(a) 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.
(b) He no longer loved her.
(c) He no longer wanted to get married.
(d) He knew she did not want to marry him.

5. What was Abraham's first job?
(a) He was a sexton at the Pigeon Creek Baptist Church.
(b) He was a lawyer.
(c) He was a banker.
(d) He was a store clerk.

Short Answer Questions

1. What school did Lincoln attend irregularly between ages 11 and 15, developing interests in reading, poetry, penmanship, and the early years of the American Republic?

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

3. In October 1839 the Whigs held a convention and endorsed who for President, beginning the so-called Log and Cabin Campaign?

4. When was Lincoln born?

5. In 1832, what was Lincoln's first venture into political platforms?

(see the answer key)

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