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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where had a civil war begun?
(a) Illinois.
(b) Missouri.
(c) Nebraska.
(d) Kansas.

2. McClellan then clashed with General Lee over Richmond, but forgot to do what?
(a) Bring enough supplies.
(b) Secure the city.
(c) Take anyone hostage.
(d) Follow the strategy given to him by Lincoln.

3. Lincoln wanted to run for a senate seat, but he could not. Why not?
(a) He was very ill.
(b) He was already a member of the senate.
(c) No one wanted to vote for him.
(d) He was a member of the legislature.

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(c) Withdrawn and melancholy.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

5. Lincoln finally had to take matters into his own hands and do what?
(a) Help McClellan with planning an attack for the Army of the Potomac.
(b) Order the Army of the Potomac to surrender.
(c) Order the Army of the Potomac into action.
(d) Find a new leader for the Army of the Potomac.

Short Answer Questions

1. In October 1839 the Whigs held a convention and endorsed who for President, beginning the so-called Log and Cabin Campaign?

2. In January __________, a Lincoln campaign for Presidential candidacy was officially underway.

3. When McClellan finally ordered his army into the enemy camp at Manassas, what did he find?

4. Who won the Senate seat?

5. Who was Lincoln's idol?

(see the answer key)

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