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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Republican papers began mentioning Lincoln's name for what?
(a) Congress.
(b) The Senate.
(c) Governor.
(d) The Presidency.

2. Was Lincoln with the free-soilers?
(a) Only at first.
(b) Sometimes.
(c) Yes.
(d) No.

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

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

5. On what topic did Lincoln agree with Henry Clay?
(a) The Missouri Compromise is a good idea.
(b) Slavery should be decided by individuals.
(c) Negroes were not subhuman, and should have Constitutional rights.
(d) The North and South should be separated.

6. Who led the free-soilers?
(a) Crab Charles.
(b) Talapia Churchill.
(c) Tuna Chester.
(d) Salmon Chase.

7. Describe Robert Todd.
(a) Extroverted.
(b) Introverted.
(c) Rude.
(d) Bored.

8. Lincoln's Republicans wanted him to pin Douglas down on what?
(a) His illegal actions.
(b) All the contradictions he had made in his campaign.
(c) His tax evasion.
(d) His beliefs about slavery.

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

10. Kansas rejected the LeCompton Constitution, ensuring what?
(a) It would eventually be a slave state.
(b) It would be a slave state.
(c) It would eventually be a free state.
(d) It could be a free state.

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

12. Originally was slavery going to be allowed in the West?
(a) Someday.
(b) No.
(c) Possibly.
(d) Yes.

13. Why did Lincoln not drink alcohol?
(a) He was very religious.
(b) He could not afford it.
(c) He did not like the taste of it.
(d) It threatened his self-control.

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

15. Lincoln preached what?
(a) Reason and calculated solutions rather than impassioned demonstrations.
(b) Isolationism.
(c) Imperialism.
(d) Impassioned demonstrations rather than reason and calculated solutions.

Short Answer Questions

1. Lincoln took a break from politics to focus on what?

2. Lincoln was intimidated by Mary's _______________.

3. When did Lincoln's son, Eddie, die?

4. Lincoln reiterated in the debates that the slavery issue was between who?

5. How did Lincoln feel without Mary?

(see the answer keys)

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