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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through IV. We Cannot Escape History.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What was the worry according to "The Most Prompt, and Efficient Means"?
(a) That Kentucky would secede.
(b) That Maryland would secede.
(c) That Illinois would secede.
(d) That North Carolina would secede.

2. When was "Can We Not Come Together, for the Future" written?
(a) 1856.
(b) 1853.
(c) 1852.
(d) 1857.

3. How long did "Shall Be Thenceforth, and Forever Free" give to the Confederacy states to rejoin the Union?
(a) 90 days.
(b) 50 days.
(c) 80 days.
(d) 100 days.

4. What state did Lincoln say would make a fine state on his own in "An Evil Tree Can Not Bring Forth Good Fruit"?
(a) Louisiana.
(b) Texas.
(c) Mississippi.
(d) California.

5. When was "Founded on Both Injustice and Bad Policy" written?
(a) 1837.
(b) 1836.
(c) 1834.
(d) 1835.

Short Answer Questions

1. When did Lincoln break his engagement to Mary Todd according to "The Most Miserable Man Living"?

2. Who was "An Affectionate Farewell" intended for?

3. What did Lincoln want African Americans to do after the war according to "The Ban is Still Upon You"?

4. What does Grace Bedell suggest Lincoln should do in the letter Lincoln answer to with "A Piece of Silly Affection" ?

5. Who could not become a citizen of the United States according to the Dred Scott ruling?

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