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

3. When was Lincoln born?
(a) February 12, 1807.
(b) February 12, 1808.
(c) February 12, 1809.
(d) February 12, 1806.

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(b) Withdrawn and melancholy.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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Lincoln preached what?

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

3. Lincoln read newspapers voraciously, and was concerned about what?

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

5. Lincoln read voraciously and taught himself mathematics, but his real interest was in what?

(see the answer key)

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