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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. Lincoln was intimidated by Mary's _______________.
(a) Intelligence.
(b) Family lineage.
(c) Strong personality.
(d) Beauty.

2. After moving to Springfield, how did Lincoln feel?
(a) He was worried.
(b) He was excited.
(c) He was bored.
(d) He was lonely.

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

4. Lincoln and Mary resolved to be friends, and even wrote what together?
(a) Novels.
(b) Poetry.
(c) Political satire.
(d) Political articles.

5. When did the Lincolns move to central Illinois?
(a) March 1829.
(b) March 1828.
(c) March 1830.
(d) March 1831.

Short Answer Questions

1. Lincoln was a member of what political party?

2. How did Lincoln feel about this scandal?

3. Why did Lincoln write to Mary Owens to release her from their engagement?

4. When Lincoln moved to New Salem, for what did he become known?

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

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