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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What political party was gaining favor from abolitionists in the North?
(a) Know-Nothings.
(b) Republicans.
(c) Democrats.
(d) Whigs.

2. Lincoln and Mary resolved to be friends, and even wrote what together?
(a) Poetry.
(b) Novels.
(c) Political articles.
(d) Political satire.

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

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

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

6. During his candidacy, Lincoln was encouraged to write an autobiography for what reason?
(a) So Americans would vote for him.
(b) So the voters could learn more about him.
(c) So he could become famous.
(d) So others would like him.

7. How did Robert Lincoln feel when his father was away on political trips?
(a) He was happy.
(b) He missed him.
(c) He worried about him.
(d) He was bored.

8. How did Douglas treat Lincoln at this debate?
(a) As if Lincoln were unintelligent.
(b) As if he were on trial.
(c) As if they were friends.
(d) As if Lincoln were innocent.

9. What did Democrats call Lincoln?
(a) A great leader.
(b) A warmonger and an abolitionist.
(c) An insane man.
(d) A Know-Nothing.

10. What was Abraham's first job?
(a) He was a store clerk.
(b) He was a sexton at the Pigeon Creek Baptist Church.
(c) He was a banker.
(d) He was a lawyer.

11. Douglas tried to put himself forth as the Democratic Presidential candidate, but he completely alienated Southern Democrats with what?
(a) His unintelligent remarks.
(b) His oscillating stances on slavery.
(c) His poorly written speeches.
(d) His rude behavior.

12. Douglas adopted what strategy?
(a) The "care" strategy.
(b) The "I care" strategy.
(c) The "you don't care" strategy.
(d) The "don't care" strategy.

13. What had been made practically obsolete by this bill?
(a) The Missouri Compromise.
(b) The Fugitive Law.
(c) The Illinois Bill.
(d) The Mississippi Compromise.

14. Lincoln read voraciously and taught himself mathematics, but his real interest was in what?
(a) Music.
(b) Languages.
(c) Art.
(d) Politics.

15. After moving to Springfield, how did Lincoln feel?
(a) He was lonely.
(b) He was bored.
(c) He was excited.
(d) He was worried.

Short Answer Questions

1. Was Lincoln with the free-soilers?

2. In 1832, what was Lincoln's first venture into political platforms?

3. In 1858, Lincoln gave what famous speech at the Republican convention?

4. What school did Lincoln attend irregularly between ages 11 and 15, developing interests in reading, poetry, penmanship, and the early years of the American Republic?

5. Sixteen-year-old Abraham grew estranged from his farmer father. Why?

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