1. 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.

2. Describe Robert Todd.
(a) Extroverted.
(b) Rude.
(c) Introverted.
(d) Bored.

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

4. Lincoln needed to do what as a war tactic?
(a) Convince southerners to join the Union Army.
(b) Use POWs as soldiers.
(c) Reinstate the draft.
(d) Free slaves everywhere.

5. Where was Lincoln born?
(a) In a log cabin in Indiana.
(b) In a log cabin in Kentucky.
(c) In a log cabin in Missouri.
(d) In a log cabin in Illinois.

Short Answer Questions

1. Lee invaded Maryland, and Lincoln had no choice but to set McClellan and the Army of the Potomac to dispel the attack. What did he decide it meant if McClellan won?

2. The bill sparked what debates?

3. What did this bill state?

4. How did Lincoln feel without Mary?

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

(see the answer key)

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