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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. Sixteen-year-old Abraham grew estranged from his farmer father. Why?
(a) His father did not understand his son's desire to be President.
(b) His father did not understand his son's desire for education.
(c) His father was cruel and unfeeling.
(d) His father wanted him to be educated.

2. After his election, Lincoln had a troubling ________.
(a) Vision.
(b) Day.
(c) Thought.
(d) Speech.

3. General Winfield Scott was _________ to take the field.
(a) Too novice.
(b) Too unsure of himself.
(c) Too young.
(d) Too old.

4. Insecurities with whom would plague him for many years?
(a) His stepmother.
(b) His father.
(c) Other politicians.
(d) Women.

5. Lincoln decided to combine the forces of McDowell, Fremont, and Banks into one Army of ___________, with General John Pope as the Commander.
(a) The Potomac.
(b) Virginia.
(c) The Union.
(d) Kentucky.

Short Answer Questions

1. What plot was uncovered in Baltimore?

2. McClellan then clashed with General Lee over Richmond, but forgot to do what?

3. What did Democrats call Lincoln?

4. Was Lincoln advocating war?

5. He entered into a law practice with John Todd Stuart, and won his first court case. What type of case was this?

(see the answer key)

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