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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. Who did Lincoln express his frustration with for not voting for the Party candidate in the presidential election?
(a) Abolitionists.
(b) Pro slavery.
(c) Whigs.
(d) Know Nothing.

2. When was "I Shall Be Governed By Their Will" written?
(a) 1834.
(b) 1835.
(c) 1837.
(d) 1836.

3. How does Lincoln portray himself in "For, and Not Against the Union"?
(a) As a Catholic.
(b) As an abolitionist.
(c) As a moderate.
(d) As a slave owner.

4. Who made the charge Lincoln answered to in "I am Not a Member of Any Church" ?
(a) A prominent Preacher.
(b) The Supreme Court.
(c) A political opponent.
(d) One of his constituents.

5. When was Lincoln elected in the state legislature according to "I Shall Be Governed By Their Will"?
(a) 1837.
(b) 1835.
(c) 1834.
(d) 1836.

Short Answer Questions

1. What did Lincoln profess was needed to maintain America's political institutions?

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

3. What theory is Lincoln supporting in "Opens the Way for All"?

4. When was Lincoln politically adrift in "Where I Now Stand"?

5. What did Lincoln urge Congress NOT to do in "The Tug Has to Come"?

(see the answer key)

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