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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Appendix 2.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Lincoln wrote a flowery message about Uncle Sam to which friend?
(a) Story
(b) Herndon
(c) Conkling
(d) Clay

2. Some believe that Lincoln wanted to be compared to what great historical figure?
(a) Nero
(b) Michelangelo
(c) Caesar
(d) Plato

3. What distinguishes us from savages?
(a) Language
(b) Manners
(c) Government
(d) Clothing

4. Lincoln said that one should hold firm as a ____ of steel.
(a) Shield
(b) Fence
(c) Will
(d) Chain

5. What pastime interested Lincoln?
(a) Aerobics
(b) Analytical exercises
(c) Dressage
(d) Boating

Short Answer Questions

1. According to Lincoln, if the Founding Fathers had failed, people would have referred to them as ______________.

2. In what city did Lincoln grow up?

3. Ralph Waldo Emerson was a big believer in what school of thought?

4. Who was the first person to receive notification that the chosen spot for Lincoln's speech was not the correct one?

5. In what state did Lincoln grow up?

(see the answer key)

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