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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part Four: Revolt Against the Fathers.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Lincoln wanted to run for a senate seat, but he could not. Why not?
(a) No one wanted to vote for him.
(b) He was already a member of the senate.
(c) He was a member of the legislature.
(d) He was very ill.

2. What was Abraham's first job?
(a) He was a banker.
(b) He was a lawyer.
(c) He was a store clerk.
(d) He was a sexton at the Pigeon Creek Baptist Church.

3. Lincoln was interested in patent cases and participated in the Supreme Court of Illinois, winning most of his _______ cases there.
(a) 432.
(b) 423.
(c) 234.
(d) 243.

4. 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 the voters could learn more about him.
(d) So others would like him.

5. He entered into a law practice with John Todd Stuart, and won his first court case. What type of case was this?
(a) Extortion.
(b) Armed Robbery.
(c) Murder.
(d) Theft.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Lincoln and Mary secretly became engaged, and set November 4th as their wedding date. When did they tell her family?

3. What did this bill state?

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

5. Lincoln was the only lawyer who did what?

(see the answer key)

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