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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. Why did Thomas Lincoln go back to Kentucky to bring home a new wife, Sarah Bush Johnston, or "Sally?"
(a) He was lonely.
(b) He fell in love with Sally.
(c) His children asked him for a mother.
(d) His household was floundering.

2. Insecurities with whom would plague him for many years?
(a) His father.
(b) Women.
(c) His stepmother.
(d) Other politicians.

3. During his candidacy, Lincoln was encouraged to write an autobiography for what reason?
(a) So others would like him.
(b) So the voters could learn more about him.
(c) So Americans would vote for him.
(d) So he could become famous.

4. In October 1839 the Whigs held a convention and endorsed who for President, beginning the so-called Log and Cabin Campaign?
(a) John Adams.
(b) Benjamin Harrison.
(c) William Henry Harrison.
(d) Henry Clay.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. From what did Nancy Lincoln die?

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

4. When did the Lincolns move to central Illinois?

5. Describe Nancy Hanks Lincoln.

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