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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Describe the relationship between Lincoln's wife and his business partner.
(a) Polite.
(b) Intimate.
(c) Amicable.
(d) Hostile.

3. What did Lincoln accuse Polk of, when he was serving as a Representative?
(a) Starting a war illegally.
(b) Cronyism.
(c) Corruption.
(d) Dishonesty.

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

5. What did Lincoln mean by the phrase "cold, calculating, unimpassioned reason"?
(a) How money should be allocated to different causes.
(b) How leaders should make decisions.
(c) How the benefits of taking land from Indians should be weighed.
(d) How men should enter marriage.

Short Answer Questions

1. What did Lincoln believe he inherited from his grandmother?

2. When was Lincoln elected to Congress?

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

4. What technological development allowed Lincoln to be home on the weekends?

5. Who was the President when Lincoln served in the Senate?

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