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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 9-10.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. About what did Lincoln speak out against as a Representative?
(a) The continuation of the Monroe Doctrine.
(b) The beginnings of the Mexican War.
(c) The dislocation of the Cherokee.
(d) The Spanish-American War.

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

3. Whom did Lincoln follow around through his home county?
(a) Other lawyers.
(b) The district judge.
(c) Newspapermen.
(d) His business partner.

4. What position did Lincoln give to William Seward?
(a) Secretary of Interior.
(b) Secretary of Defense.
(c) Secretary of Treasury.
(d) Secretary of State.

5. Why did Lincoln decline to serve in the seat he was elected to in 1852?
(a) He wanted to break with the Republican Party.
(b) He wanted to spend more time with his family.
(c) He wanted to work on unifying Republicans.
(d) He wanted to be appointed Senator.

Short Answer Questions

1. Describe Lincoln's relationship with his ancestry.

2. What was Lincoln's stance on blacks' equality?

3. For whose nomination for President did Lincoln campaign?

4. Who was Hannibal Hamlin?

5. What position was Lincoln offered when he left Washington, DC.?

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