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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part Eleven: Moody, Tearful Night.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Lincoln's small war department was __________ prepared to deal with such a colossal undertaking.
(a) Somewhat.
(b) Ill.
(c) Very.
(d) Well.

2. Lincoln ran his Senatorial campaign against Douglas for what reason?
(a) For Mary.
(b) For personal gain.
(c) On principle.
(d) For his father.

3. Why did Lincoln write to Mary Owens to release her from their engagement?
(a) He was poor, did not feel he could provide for her, and did not think she would want to live in poverty while he tried to make something of himself.
(b) He no longer loved her.
(c) He knew she did not want to marry him.
(d) He no longer wanted to get married.

4. Lincoln was very busy, often with over _________ visitors a day, and his right hand was swollen and sore from all the shaking.
(a) 100.
(b) 150.
(c) 50.
(d) 1000.

5. Where had a civil war begun?
(a) Missouri.
(b) Kansas.
(c) Nebraska.
(d) Illinois.

Short Answer Questions

1. The Confederates sent an army into the state, which enraged _________________ and pushed them into the Union.

2. When did Lincoln finally die?

3. He left McClellan in charge of what army?

4. What bill did Stephen A. Douglas create?

5. The bill sparked what debates?

(see the answer key)

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