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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. In 1832, what was Lincoln's first venture into political platforms?
(a) He ran for Congress.
(b) He ran for town council.
(c) He ran for the school board.
(d) He ran for state legislature.

2. What were Douglas' ideas causing in the Democratic party?
(a) Major rifts.
(b) Confusion.
(c) Cohesiveness.
(d) Confidence.

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

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

5. What two boys were born to the Lincolns?
(a) John and James.
(b) Sam and Todd.
(c) Teddy and Lincoln.
(d) William and Thomas.

Short Answer Questions

1. Thomas Lincoln died on January 17, 1851. Did Lincoln attend the funeral?

2. What did this bill state?

3. When was Lincoln born?

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

5. Describe Thomas Lincoln.

(see the answer key)

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