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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) Female suffrage.
(b) The national debt.
(c) State banks.
(d) Negro suffrage.

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

3. How did Lincoln feel without Mary?
(a) Worried.
(b) Content.
(c) Relieved.
(d) Depressed.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Lincoln preached what?

2. He entered into a law practice with John Todd Stuart, and won his first court case. What type of case was this?

3. How did Lincoln feel about this scandal?

4. Why did Thomas Lincoln go back to Kentucky to bring home a new wife, Sarah Bush Johnston, or "Sally?"

5. In 1832, what was Lincoln's first venture into political platforms?

(see the answer key)

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