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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. When Lincoln moved to New Salem, for what did he become known?
(a) His physical strength and honesty.
(b) His quiet demeanor.
(c) His tall hat.
(d) His height and beard.

2. Describe Thomas Lincoln.
(a) Stern and unemotional.
(b) Withdrawn and melancholy.
(c) Convivial and hard-working.
(d) Immature and irresponsible.

3. Lincoln was the only lawyer who did what?
(a) Owned his own law firm.
(b) Rode the entire court circuit for both sessions.
(c) Became President.
(d) Got involved in politics.

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

5. After moving to Springfield, how did Lincoln feel?
(a) He was worried.
(b) He was bored.
(c) He was excited.
(d) He was lonely.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. From what did Nancy Lincoln die?

3. In ____________, Lincoln met Mary Ann Todd, a witty young woman who could talk with him about politics.

4. Who was Lincoln's idol?

5. Lincoln read voraciously and taught himself mathematics, but his real interest was in what?

(see the answer key)

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