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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. From what did Nancy Lincoln die?
(a) Cancer.
(b) Milk sickness.
(c) Influenza.
(d) Scarlet Fever.

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(a) Withdrawn and melancholy.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

3. To what did James Shields, a state auditor and a Democrat, challenge Lincoln?
(a) A debate.
(b) A race.
(c) A game of chess.
(d) A duel.

4. Where was Lincoln born?
(a) In a log cabin in Illinois.
(b) In a log cabin in Missouri.
(c) In a log cabin in Indiana.
(d) In a log cabin in Kentucky.

5. Lincoln was a member of what political party?
(a) The Know-Nothing party.
(b) The Democratic party.
(c) The Green party.
(d) The Whig party.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. After moving to Springfield, how did Lincoln feel?

3. How did Lincoln feel without Mary?

4. Insecurities with whom would plague him for many years?

5. Lincoln was intimidated by Mary's _______________.

(see the answer key)

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