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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part Three: On The Pilgrimage Road.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Lincoln became known as ___________ lawyer.
(a) Kentucky.
(b) Backwoods.
(c) A railroad.
(d) The uneducated.

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

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

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What event perpetuated Lincoln's fatalistic beliefs and preoccupation with death?

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

3. How did Lincoln feel without Mary?

4. Lincoln preached what?

5. Why did Lincoln not drink alcohol?

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