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

2. In Lincoln's inauguration speech, he promised first and foremost to do what?
(a) Bring equality to all men and women.
(b) Be honest.
(c) Uphold the Union.
(d) Free the slaves.

3. Who did Lincoln think about after Willie's death?
(a) Mary.
(b) God.
(c) His mother.
(d) His father.

4. How did Lincoln meet with his cabinet members?
(a) He refused to meet with any of them.
(b) He would meet with all of them at once.
(c) He would consult them individually.
(d) He would meet with them in small groups.

5. The rest of the troops gradually arrived, with _______________ leading an outfit from New York, though he would be killed in a battle very early on.
(a) Pierre Gustave Toutant Beauregard.
(b) Elmer Ellsworth.
(c) Edward Porter Alexander.
(d) Richard Stoddert Ewell.

Short Answer Questions

1. The Missouri Compromise was a line dividing the North and South, above which slavery was __________.

2. From what did Nancy Lincoln die?

3. What political party was gaining favor from abolitionists in the North?

4. Was Lincoln with the free-soilers?

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

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