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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. Why did Lincoln write to Mary Owens to release her from their engagement?
(a) He no longer loved her.
(b) He knew she did not want to marry him.
(c) He no longer wanted to get married.
(d) 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.

2. What did neighbors think about the Lincoln children?
(a) They were ill-behaved.
(b) They were well-behaved.
(c) They were honest.
(d) They were kind.

3. Their first debate was in what town?
(a) Springfield.
(b) Peoria.
(c) Ottawa.
(d) Chicago.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Southern concerns about slavery were growing more frantic, and Lincoln refused to make a public statement. Why did he refuse to do this?

2. When the 54th of Massachusetts--a Negro outfit--launched a viscous attack against rebels at Fort Wagner, what myth was effectively ended?

3. When did Lincoln finally die?

4. He left McClellan in charge of what army?

5. Lincoln's rivals were Stephen A. Douglas, known as ____________, and the young Democrats.

(see the answer key)

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