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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 13-14.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What did Lincoln do in his travels, following a man around the state?
(a) Look for a wife.
(b) Raise money.
(c) Take on clients.
(d) Campaign for office.

2. How did Lincoln handle the question of emancipating the slaves?
(a) He told each party what they wanted to hear.
(b) He waffled on it.
(c) He kept his feelings to himself.
(d) He made no question of his opposition to slavery.

3. What happened to Lincoln's career as he was being considered for President in 1860?
(a) His law firm was languishing.
(b) He was taking on business but not seeing it through.
(c) His career was taking off.
(d) He was too busy to work for his law firm.

4. What was Lincoln's reaction to becoming engaged?
(a) Resplendent pride.
(b) Deep depression.
(c) Exhilaration.
(d) Jubilation.

5. Where did Lincoln's law clients come from?
(a) Local towns in Illinois.
(b) His hometown.
(c) Vandalia.
(d) Springfield.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why did Lincoln decline to serve in the seat he was elected to in 1852?

2. What effect did slavery have on politics in the 1850s?

3. Describe the relationship between Lincoln's wife and his business partner.

4. When did Lincoln present the Emancipation Proclamation to his cabinet?

5. What was the Republican Party founded on?

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