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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 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) Kentucky.
(d) The Union.

2. On March 23 he sailed for where on an invitation from Grant himself?
(a) West Virginia.
(b) Virginia.
(c) South Carolina.
(d) North Carolina.

3. Upon reports that Grant was drinking again, Lincoln did what?
(a) Relieved him of his duties.
(b) Made him join Alcoholics Anonymous.
(c) Spoke to him.
(d) Sent people to check on him.

4. Lincoln was the only lawyer who did what?
(a) Rode the entire court circuit for both sessions.
(b) Owned his own law firm.
(c) Got involved in politics.
(d) Became President.

5. South Carolina unanimously voted to do what?
(a) Remain peaceful.
(b) Create their own nation.
(c) Stay with the Union.
(d) Secede from the Union.

Short Answer Questions

1. On the way down the river to New Orleans, what happened to Lincoln and his friend's raft?

2. How did Douglas treat Lincoln at this debate?

3. In October 1839 the Whigs held a convention and endorsed who for President, beginning the so-called Log and Cabin Campaign?

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

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

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