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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through III. The Perpetuity of Popular Government.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When was the sketch in the "Prologue" written?
(a) 1859.
(b) 1860.
(c) 1857.
(d) 1858.

2. What did Lincoln see as advantageous when writing "I Accept the Nomination"?
(a) Being vague about policy.
(b) Being specific about policy.
(c) Being clear about his enemies in the south.
(d) Being clear about his political allies.

3. At what age did Lincoln stop working on the family farm?
(a) 23.
(b) 15.
(c) 18.
(d) 21.

4. Who was "More Painful Than Pleasant" intended for?
(a) Lincoln's step-brother.
(b) Lincoln's father.
(c) Lincoln's sister.
(d) Lincoln's mother.

5. What did Lincoln consider the Civil War to be a test of according to "A People's Contest"?
(a) Human resolve.
(b) Lincoln himself.
(c) Republican ideals.
(d) Democracy.

Short Answer Questions

1. What financial advice did Lincoln give to lawyers in "Resolve to Be Honest"?

2. When was Lincoln born?

3. What charge did Lincoln answer to in "I am Not a Member of Any Church" ?

4. What is the most important characteristic of the ideal lawyer according to "Resolve to Be Honest"?

5. What is the topic of "More Painful Than Pleasant"?

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