1. What was one argument Webster made for compromising on the question of slavery?
(a) World opinion would eventually settle the question.
(b) If the Union divided, slavery might even become stronger in the Southern states.
(c) Slavery would eventually dry up because there were fewer traders.
(d) Northerns would be able to have slaves legally.

2. What view did Webster take that made him unpopular with abolitionists?
(a) He did not feel that being a part of a Union that allowed slavery in some territories a viable alternative.
(b) He was a strong supporter of the Union and believed compromise on slavery was more important than breaking up the nation.
(c) He would not address the subject of slavery because he though it would just go away.
(d) He refused to argue against salvery when he went to the Southern states.

3. What does Kennedy suggest prevents a lot of people from acting courageously?
(a) Social and public pressures.
(b) Not enough education about courage.
(c) Fear of the unknown.
(d) Averice and greed.

4. What is an irony of Benton's opposition to the slave states?
(a) He was a descendent of a slave.
(b) He owned slaves himself.
(c) He opposed abolition.
(d) He refused to go against his own party.

5. What is another difficult situation for an elected official besides the interests of the nation and those of the constituency?
(a) Political differences within the official's own family.
(b) Presidential arm twisting.
(c) Party pressure to vote the party line.
(d) National opinion polls.