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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What position did Douglas take in the Lincoln-Douglas debates?
(a) He defended popular sovereignty.
(b) He attacked the federal government.
(c) He attacked slavery.
(d) He attacked popular sovereignty.

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

3. What did Lincoln do after his election to President in 1860?
(a) He gave his inauguration speech.
(b) He opened an office where he considered appointments.
(c) He warned the Southern states that he was going to outlaw slavery.
(d) He moved to Washington, DC.

4. When did the Southern states secede?
(a) The day of Lincoln's inauguration.
(b) Immediately after the 1860 election.
(c) Before Lincoln's inauguration.
(d) As soon as Lincoln was inaugurated.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What was the result of Lincoln's campaign against Douglas?

3. What effect did slavery have on politics in the 1850s?

4. Describe Lincoln's activities during his 'retirement' from politics.

5. How did Lincoln complete his journey from Springfield to Washington, DC?

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