View a FREE sample

This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part Eight: This Fiery Trial.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. The Joint Committee on the Conduct of the War was formed for what reason?
(a) To protect the North from the South.
(b) To keep an eye on Lincoln.
(c) To keep an eye on McClellan.
(d) To keep an eye on the war effort.

2. What political party was gaining favor from abolitionists in the North?
(a) Know-Nothings.
(b) Whigs.
(c) Democrats.
(d) Republicans.

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

4. On the way down the river to New Orleans, what happened to Lincoln and his friend's raft?
(a) It was destroyed by rebels.
(b) It sank.
(c) It got stuck on a dock.
(d) It got stuck across a dam in New Salem.

5. From what did Nancy Lincoln die?
(a) Scarlet Fever.
(b) Cancer.
(c) Milk sickness.
(d) Influenza.

Short Answer Questions

1. Rebels laid siege to what fort?

2. ____________ stayed in the Union.

3. When Lincoln moved to New Salem, for what did he become known?

4. Lincoln's rivals were Stephen A. Douglas, known as ____________, and the young Democrats.

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

(see the answer key)

This section contains 229 words (approx. 1 page at 300 words per page) View a FREE sample