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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 4.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Lincoln identified with what type of minister?
(a) Baptist
(b) Conservative
(c) Moonie
(d) Transcendentalist

2. In classical oration, there are two parts: Epainesis and _______________.
(a) Paralysis
(b) Symbiosis
(c) Mytosis
(d) Parainesis

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

4. Lincoln originally assured Southerners that he would not argue against which act?
(a) The Dred Scott Case
(b) The Kansas-Nebraska Act
(c) The Fugitive Slave Act
(d) Crittenden Amendment

5. What was Theodore Parker's profession?
(a) Cemetery worker
(b) Preacher
(c) Congressman
(d) Railroad worker

Short Answer Questions

1. In what month was the Gettysburg Address held?

2. The epainesis section of an ancient funeral oratory has how many parts?

3. To which political party did Clay and Webster belong?

4. How many words are contained in Lincoln's Gettysburg Address?

5. To whom was Everett often compared?

(see the answer key)

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