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

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

3. 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 knew she did not want to marry him.
(c) He no longer wanted to get married.
(d) He no longer loved her.

4. Sixteen-year-old Abraham grew estranged from his farmer father. Why?
(a) His father did not understand his son's desire for education.
(b) His father did not understand his son's desire to be President.
(c) His father wanted him to be educated.
(d) His father was cruel and unfeeling.

5. In ____________, Lincoln met Mary Ann Todd, a witty young woman who could talk with him about politics.
(a) November 1839.
(b) September 1839.
(c) December 1839.
(d) October 1839.

Short Answer Questions

1. Lincoln's rivals were Stephen A. Douglas, known as ____________, and the young Democrats.

2. Describe Thomas Lincoln.

3. 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?

4. On the way down the river to New Orleans, what happened to Lincoln and his friend's raft?

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

(see the answer key)

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