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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through VII. To Bind Up the Nation's Wounds.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who was "An Affectionate Farewell" intended for?
(a) Mary Todd.
(b) His Illinois constituents.
(c) His close friend
(d) His family.

2. What was in the works by August of 1862 according to the editor?
(a) Lincoln's autobiography.
(b) Lincoln's change in policy.
(c) The Emancipation Proclamation.
(d) The new Declaration of Independence.

3. What did Lincoln feel about the new commander of the Union Armies?
(a) He gives him the benefit of the doubt.
(b) He could not trust his judgement.
(c) He was nominated to please Congress.
(d) He had complete confidence in him.

4. What does Lincoln not believe in according to "The Social and Political Equality of the Races"?
(a) Negotiations.
(b) War.
(c) Emancipation.
(d) Racial equality.

5. What would doom African American slaves according to "Public Sentiment"?
(a) The public thinking it was in the hands of the states.
(b) The public thinking it was a financial issue.
(c) The public thinking that slavery it was not a moral issue.
(d) The public thinking it was in the hands of Lincoln.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who was "The Heaviest Blow Yet Dealt to the Rebellion" intended for?

2. What did Lincoln say was one of government's most important roles in "The Legitimate Object of Government"?

3. When was "The Election Was a Necessity" written?

4. Why was Hooker supposed to pursue Lee's army according to "There is No Eligible Route for Us into Richmond"?

5. When was the "No Exclusive, and Inflexible Plan Can Safely Be Prescribed" speech delivered by Lincoln?

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