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

2. What did Mary turn to for help when her son died?
(a) Her family.
(b) Her neighbors.
(c) Her social group.
(d) Religion.

3. Anti-Nebraska groups began calling themselves what?
(a) Know-nothings.
(b) Whigs.
(c) Republicans.
(d) Democrats.

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

5. 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.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where had a civil war begun?

2. The Missouri Compromise was a line dividing the North and South, above which slavery was __________.

3. What two boys were born to the Lincolns?

4. Lincoln took a break from politics to focus on what?

5. 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?

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