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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What was considered improper at the time of the writing of "The Taste is in My Mouth"?
(a) Actively pursuing a seat at a convention.
(b) Getting on the ballot in primary elections.
(c) Actively seeking the presidential nomination.
(d) Actively seeking financial donations.

2. What is the most important characteristic of the ideal lawyer according to "Resolve to Be Honest"?
(a) Timeliness.
(b) Courage.
(c) Rhetoric skills.
(d) Diligence.

3. Why was war never declared between the Union and the Confederacy?
(a) The Confederacy was not considered important.
(b) The Confederacy was thought to be weak.
(c) The Confederacy would not last long at the hands of Lincoln.
(d) The Confederacy was not consider an independent country by the Union.

4. What is the topic of "More Painful Than Pleasant"?
(a) The imminent death of Lincoln's mother.
(b) The imminent death of Lincoln's sister.
(c) The imminent death of Lincoln's father.
(d) The imminent death of Lincoln's brother in law.

5. What was Lincoln little patience with according to "Grumbling Despatches and Letters"?
(a) Squabbling generals.
(b) Squabbling politicians.
(c) Squabbling mayors.
(d) Squabbling prisoners of the Confederacy.

6. What was "The Union is Perpetual" written for?
(a) His inaugural address.
(b) His first speech to Congress.
(c) A letter to his wife.
(d) A letter to his constituents.

7. When was "The Tug Has to Come" written?
(a) After Lincoln's election as President.
(b) When Lincoln announced he would accept the nomination.
(c) After his inauguration.
(d) Before Lincoln saw the election results.

8. What did Lincoln urge Congress NOT to do in "The Tug Has to Come"?
(a) Give the south any extension of slavery.
(b) Give the south financial support.
(c) Give the south an extension on their taxes.
(d) Give the south the chance to gather forces.

9. What theory does Lincoln try to disprove in "Opens the Way for All"?
(a) The value theory.
(b) The theory of appropriation.
(c) The free labor theory.
(d) The mudsill theory.

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

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

12. What was still an unpopular stance at the time Lincoln wrote "Where I Now Stand"?
(a) Being pro-slavery.
(b) Being an abolitionist.
(c) Being a Democrat.
(d) Being Republican.

13. What does Grace Bedell suggest Lincoln should do in the letter Lincoln answer to with "A Piece of Silly Affection" ?
(a) Grow a beard.
(b) Meet her mother.
(c) Eat more food.
(d) Marry her.

14. What did Lincoln profess was needed to maintain America's political institutions?
(a) Desire for expansion.
(b) Restraint and self control.
(c) Education.
(d) Will power.

15. What did the Whigs support according to "Bow to It I Never Will"?
(a) Trade with England.
(b) Small banks.
(c) Emancipation.
(d) A strong national bank.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who did Lincoln write "I Like the Letters Very Much" for?

2. Who did Lincoln campaign for according to "Can We Not Come Together, for the Future"?

3. How many troops did Lincoln order to Fort Sumter in "To Suppress Said Combinations"?

4. What did Lincoln refuse to do according to "It is the End of Us"?

5. When was Lincoln born?

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