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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 3-4.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who was John Todd Stuart?
(a) Lincoln's business partner.
(b) Lincoln's roommate.
(c) Lincoln's first client.
(d) Lincoln's father-in-law.

2. For what causes did Lincoln campaign?
(a) Increasing federal oversight of land speculation.
(b) Ending the displacement of Indians.
(c) Lowering taxes.
(d) Relocating the state capital.

3. Who was Mary Todd?
(a) Lincoln's wife.
(b) Lincoln's mother-in-law.
(c) Lincoln's sister-in-law.
(d) Lincoln's second fiancé.

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

5. Why did Lincoln have to hand over his earnings to his father?
(a) He was under 21.
(b) In order to help with the family finances.
(c) He was not married yet.
(d) He was still living at home.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who was Joshua Speed?

2. When was Lincoln elected to Congress?

3. Describe Lincoln's relationship with his ancestry.

4. When did Lincoln's family move to Illinois?

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

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