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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 was intimidated by Mary's _______________.
(a) Beauty.
(b) Strong personality.
(c) Family lineage.
(d) Intelligence.

2. In October 1839 the Whigs held a convention and endorsed who for President, beginning the so-called Log and Cabin Campaign?
(a) John Adams.
(b) Benjamin Harrison.
(c) Henry Clay.
(d) William Henry Harrison.

3. On April 11 Lincoln gave a speech. Describe this speech.
(a) Jubilant.
(b) Expressive.
(c) Emotional.
(d) Subdued.

4. In February, Sherman's army blazed through what state, where the rebellion began?
(a) West Virginia.
(b) Virginia.
(c) North Carolina.
(d) South Carolina.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Why did Lincoln believe Douglas allied with Southern leaders?

2. After becoming President-Elect, Lincoln began compiling a list of what?

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

4. Lincoln put ______________ Hooker in command of the Potomac Army.

5. Lincoln was very busy, often with over _________ visitors a day, and his right hand was swollen and sore from all the shaking.

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