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

2. Lincoln and Mary resolved to be friends, and even wrote what together?
(a) Novels.
(b) Political satire.
(c) Political articles.
(d) Poetry.

3. What did neighbors think about the Lincoln children?
(a) They were well-behaved.
(b) They were ill-behaved.
(c) They were honest.
(d) They were kind.

4. Insecurities with whom would plague him for many years?
(a) Women.
(b) His father.
(c) Other politicians.
(d) His stepmother.

5. Originally was slavery going to be allowed in the West?
(a) Yes.
(b) Possibly.
(c) Someday.
(d) No.

Short Answer Questions

1. When did the Lincolns move to central Illinois?

2. What bill did Stephen A. Douglas create?

3. 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?

4. Lincoln was interested in patent cases and participated in the Supreme Court of Illinois, winning most of his _______ cases there.

5. Lincoln was intimidated by Mary's _______________.

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