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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. When was Lincoln born?
(a) February 12, 1808.
(b) February 12, 1806.
(c) February 12, 1809.
(d) February 12, 1807.

2. During his candidacy, Lincoln was encouraged to write an autobiography for what reason?
(a) So Americans would vote for him.
(b) So the voters could learn more about him.
(c) So he could become famous.
(d) So others would like him.

3. Lincoln read newspapers voraciously, and was concerned about what?
(a) Large company monopolies.
(b) The contrast in socio-economic levels.
(c) Equality between men and women.
(d) Race riots between white men and abolitionists.

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(d) Withdrawn and melancholy.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Lincoln was intimidated by Mary's _______________.

2. Lincoln became known as what because of his tough pioneer background and his legal work with the railroad?

3. When Lincoln moved to New Salem, for what did he become known?

4. What two boys were born to the Lincolns?

5. Lincoln ran his Senatorial campaign against Douglas for what reason?

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