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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. Lincoln was a member of what political party?
(a) The Democratic party.
(b) The Know-Nothing party.
(c) The Whig party.
(d) The Green party.

2. Stonewall Jackson's force blew through Fremont's lines in Shenandoah Valley, though Lincoln had done what?
(a) Given the generals plenty of well-trained soldiers.
(b) Weakened Jackson's men.
(c) Given the generals specific instructions to prevent his escape.
(d) Provided his army with experienced generals.

3. Douglas adopted what strategy?
(a) The "don't care" strategy.
(b) The "I care" strategy.
(c) The "you don't care" strategy.
(d) The "care" strategy.

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

5. How did many free-soilers feel about the Kansas-Nebraska Bill?
(a) Outraged.
(b) Happy.
(c) Excited.
(d) Worried.

Short Answer Questions

1. 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?

2. To what did James Shields, a state auditor and a Democrat, challenge Lincoln?

3. ______________ declared itself "neutral" in the conflict, with people enlisting in both armies.

4. Lincoln needed to do what as a war tactic?

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

(see the answer key)

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