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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 read newspapers voraciously, and was concerned about what?
(a) The contrast in socio-economic levels.
(b) Large company monopolies.
(c) Equality between men and women.
(d) Race riots between white men and abolitionists.

2. In November Lincoln and Douglas had their first debate over what, starting a rivalry that would last years?
(a) State banks.
(b) The national debt.
(c) Female suffrage.
(d) Negro suffrage.

3. Where were the Lincolns married?
(a) Lincoln's home.
(b) Edwards mansion.
(c) The Courthouse.
(d) St. Paul's Cathedral.

4. 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?
(a) A boarding school.
(b) A private school.
(c) A parochial school.
(d) The "blab school."

5. Lincoln and Mary secretly became engaged, and set November 4th as their wedding date. When did they tell her family?
(a) On the morning of the wedding.
(b) A month after the wedding.
(c) Two days before the wedding.
(d) The day after the wedding.

Short Answer Questions

1. What was Abraham's first job?

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

3. Lincoln was intimidated by Mary's _______________.

4. Why did Lincoln not drink alcohol?

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

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