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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part Nine: The New Reckoning.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Lincoln had to relieve General Burnside because of what?
(a) A disastrous campaign at Fredericksburg.
(b) Burnside became very ill.
(c) The public did not like Burnside.
(d) Burnside was a secret southern sympathizer.

2. Lincoln and Mary secretly became engaged, and set November 4th as their wedding date. When did they tell her family?
(a) The day after the wedding.
(b) On the morning of the wedding.
(c) Two days before the wedding.
(d) A month after the wedding.

3. Originally was slavery going to be allowed in the West?
(a) Someday.
(b) Yes.
(c) No.
(d) Possibly.

4. Virginia officially seceded on April 17, and the Confederacy declared ____________ its capital.
(a) Richmond.
(b) Alexandria.
(c) Williamsburg.
(d) Lexington.

5. Though Buchanan sent men to use patronage in Lincoln's favor, Lincoln was wary of accepting favors from anyone. Why?
(a) He did not want to have to return favors.
(b) He wanted to remain honest.
(c) He is very independent.
(d) He does not trust anyone.

Short Answer Questions

1. Douglas adopted what strategy?

2. What did Lincoln give Mary with the inscription "Love is Eternal?"

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

4. In Lincoln's inauguration speech, he promised first and foremost to do what?

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

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