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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 became known as what because of his tough pioneer background and his legal work with the railroad?
(a) The railroad pioneer.
(b) The railroad man.
(c) The Midwestern Davy Crockett.
(d) The rail splitter.

2. The War Department began mobilizing black regiments, agreeing that black and white outfits would do what?
(a) Remain segregated.
(b) Train together.
(c) Remain together.
(d) Fight side by side.

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

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

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. General Lee shocked the Union by doing what?

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

4. Why did Lincoln write to Mary Owens to release her from their engagement?

5. The Senate wanted to make what a war objective?

(see the answer key)

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