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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 7-8.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What position did Douglas take in the Lincoln-Douglas debates?
(a) He attacked popular sovereignty.
(b) He attacked slavery.
(c) He defended popular sovereignty.
(d) He attacked the federal government.

2. When did Lincoln begin to cultivate his intellect?
(a) After being elected to the legislature.
(b) After marrying.
(c) After losing an election.
(d) After law school.

3. What effect did slavery have on politics in the 1850s?
(a) It brought people of different political parties together.
(b) It muddied the issue of Indian removal.
(c) It divided people within political parties into fractious groups.
(d) It confused the issues of popular sovereignty and federal authority.

4. Describe the temperament of Lincoln's wife.
(a) Subdued.
(b) Fiery.
(c) Genial.
(d) Subservient.

5. Describe Lincoln's military career.
(a) Undistinguished.
(b) Extensive.
(c) Successful.
(d) Exceptional.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why was Lincoln called the 'Lone Star'?

2. Where did Lincoln's father start out before he moved to Illinois?

3. How does Donald describe the effect of Lincoln's loss of his mother?

4. What was Lincoln beginning to be known for after years of traveling the court circuit?

5. Who was William Herndon?

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