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(a) Withdrawn and melancholy.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

2. What event perpetuated Lincoln's fatalistic beliefs and preoccupation with death?
(a) Lincoln's sister, Sarah, died in 1828 in childbirth.
(b) The death of Sally in 1828 in childbirth.
(c) The death of Lincoln's wife in 1828.
(d) Lincoln's father's death in 1828.

3. The Republicans held a convention with Lincoln as the keynote speaker, and he gave an hour-and-a-half long impromptu speech. As what is this speech known?
(a) The Last Speech.
(b) The Lost Speech.
(c) The Worst Speech.
(d) The Best Speech.

4. 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 he could become famous.
(d) So Americans would vote for him.

5. Why did Lincoln write to Mary Owens to release her from their engagement?
(a) He knew she did not want to marry him.
(b) He no longer loved her.
(c) He was poor, did not feel he could provide for her, and did not think she would want to live in poverty while he tried to make something of himself.
(d) He no longer wanted to get married.

Short Answer Questions

1. Describe Robert Todd.

2. When did Lincoln's son, Eddie, die?

3. Lincoln and Mary resolved to be friends, and even wrote what together?

4. 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?

5. How did many free-soilers feel about the Kansas-Nebraska Bill?

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