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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What did Lincoln know about his grandmother?
(a) She came from a noble family.
(b) She was probably illegitimate.
(c) She was a runaway slave.
(d) She was rich.

2. What industry did Lincoln begin to represent in court after he returned to Illinois?
(a) Cattlemen.
(b) Exporters.
(c) Farmers.
(d) Railroad.

3. Why was the Whig party divided against itself?
(a) Because of the gold standard.
(b) Because of international policies.
(c) Because of state's rights.
(d) Because of slavery.

4. Who was Stephen Logan?
(a) Lincoln's law partner.
(b) Lincoln's colleague.
(c) Lincoln's father-in-law.
(d) Lincoln's roommate.

5. What important event took place after Lincoln returned to Illinois?
(a) His first wife died.
(b) His father died.
(c) His mother died.
(d) He got married.

Short Answer Questions

1. From where did Lincoln know Mary Owens?

2. Who was William Herndon?

3. In what war had the 1848 Whig party candidate served?

4. Where was Lincoln's law firm based?

5. Describe the temperament of Lincoln's wife.

(see the answer key)

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