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

2. Lincoln focused on _____________ Illinois, because this part of the state would be the deciding factor.
(a) Central.
(b) Southern.
(c) Northern.
(d) Eastern.

3. Robert, Lincoln's oldest son, wanted to do what, but Mary said no?
(a) Enlist in the army.
(b) Get married.
(c) Move out of the country.
(d) Join the Confederacy.

4. When the 54th of Massachusetts--a Negro outfit--launched a viscous attack against rebels at Fort Wagner, what myth was effectively ended?
(a) Of the fearful Negro.
(b) Of the weak Negro.
(c) Of the unintelligent Negro.
(d) Of the complacent Negro.

5. In the Senate, John J. Crittenden proposed the Crittenden Plan which suggested what?
(a) Moving the Missouri Compromise line, encouraging slavery in some northern states.
(b) Reviving the Missouri Compromise line, abolishing slavery above it, and protecting slavery below it.
(c) Abolishing the Missouri Compromise line, encouraging slavery.
(d) Moving the location of the Missouri Compromise line, abolishing slavery in some southern states.

Short Answer Questions

1. ____________ stayed in the Union.

2. Lincoln wanted to run for a senate seat, but he could not. Why not?

3. Lee invaded Maryland, and Lincoln had no choice but to set McClellan and the Army of the Potomac to dispel the attack. What did he decide it meant if McClellan won?

4. How was Meade like his predecessors?

5. General Winfield Scott was _________ to take the field.

(see the answer key)

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