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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 5-6.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Describe Lincoln's two children.
(a) Ambitious.
(b) Disciplined.
(c) Unruly.
(d) Well-taught.

2. Who was Mary Owens?
(a) Lincoln's mother-in-law.
(b) The wife of Lincoln's partner.
(c) Lincoln's sister-in-law.
(d) Lincoln's second fiancée.

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

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

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. Who was Joshua Speed?

2. Who was Stephen Logan?

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

4. For whose nomination for President did Lincoln campaign?

5. What industry did Lincoln begin to represent in court after he returned to Illinois?

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