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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. From what did Nancy Lincoln die?
(a) Influenza.
(b) Cancer.
(c) Milk sickness.
(d) Scarlet Fever.

3. How did Lincoln convince the court that the railroad did not have to pay county taxes?
(a) Because they do not have the money.
(b) Because they did not earn enough money to pay taxes.
(c) Because they are not-for-profit.
(d) Because they were public enterprises.

4. Lincoln's rivals were Stephen A. Douglas, known as ____________, and the young Democrats.
(a) The Mean Giant.
(b) The Little Giant.
(c) The Jolly Green Giant.
(d) Jack and the Giant.

5. To what did James Shields, a state auditor and a Democrat, challenge Lincoln?
(a) A duel.
(b) A debate.
(c) A game of chess.
(d) A race.

Short Answer Questions

1. How did Lincoln feel about this scandal?

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

3. Douglas adopted what strategy?

4. Kansas rejected the LeCompton Constitution, ensuring what?

5. How did many free-soilers feel about the Kansas-Nebraska Bill?

Short Essay Questions

1. Who were Abraham Lincoln's parents?

2. What did the bill spark?

3. What were the results when Lincoln and Douglas put themselves forth as Presidential candidates?

4. How do the Lincolns raise their children?

5. What was significant about Kansas' rejection of the LeCompton Constitution?

6. Describe Douglas and Lincoln's first debate.

7. How did Mary and Abraham handle her family's desire to see their relationship end?

8. How was Lincoln unique as a lawyer?

9. Describe Lincoln's early education.

10. What might have begun Lincoln's fascination with madness?

(see the answer keys)

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