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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.
Short Answer Questions
1. Who was the man put in charge of cemetery operation?
2. With whom did Lincoln often attend plays?
3. What distinguishes us from savages?
4. In what city did Lincoln grow up?
5. Which of the following is not one of the elements of the speech discussed?
Short Essay Questions
1. Complete this quote from Lincoln: "I do not perceive," he said, "that because the white man is to have the superior position that the Negro should be denied everything."
2. What was the game often played by John Hay and Lincoln after seeing a play?
3. Why was it important for Lincoln to avoid the issue of interracial marriage?
4. The failure of what document could be considered to be the impetus for the Civil War?
5. What was the running joke between Lincoln and Stephen Douglas?
6. What are the most basic requirements for a speech?
7. Why was the Battle of Gettysburg such an important event?
8. What does the author say about the myth that Lincoln wrote his Gettysburg Address on the train from Washington to Gettysburg?
9. Garry Wills makes a specific comment about the changes in speech after Edward Everett made his speech at Gettysburg. What was the comment?
10. What famous writers often used themes of the ancient Greeks in their works?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
Henry Clay and Daniel Webster were both prominent political figures during the Civil War. Although the men operated in two separate parts of the country, there are many similarities in their policies and actions in politics. Compare and contrast the lives of Henry Clay and Daniel Webster.
Essay Topic 2
Discuss Lincoln's recurring jab at Stephen Douglas regarding interracial unions. Why is it that Lincoln insisted on bringing up this topic? What topic might Lincoln be able to avoid by using this joke? How do you think Stephen Douglas responded? Did the joke help Lincoln to get his point across to his constituents?
Essay Topic 3
Lincoln often avoided the topics of abolition, slave ownership and interracial marriage. Why? Was the restriction a personal choice or made for the benefit of Lincoln's political career? How might the Democrats have responded if Lincoln had addressed these issues at Gettysburg? Since these topics were avoided, what main topic did Lincoln speak about at Gettysburg?
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