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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part Seven: Storm Center.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why did Lincoln write to Mary Owens to release her from their engagement?
(a) He no longer wanted to get married.
(b) He no longer loved her.
(c) He knew she did not want to marry him.
(d) He was poor, did not feel he could provide for her, and did not think she would want to live in poverty while he tried to make something of himself.

2. The bill sparked what debates?
(a) Douglas-Buchanan.
(b) Lincoln-Clay.
(c) Lincoln-Buchanan.
(d) Lincoln-Douglas.

3. What two boys were born to the Lincolns?
(a) Sam and Todd.
(b) John and James.
(c) William and Thomas.
(d) Teddy and Lincoln.

4. How did Douglas treat Lincoln at this debate?
(a) As if he were on trial.
(b) As if Lincoln were unintelligent.
(c) As if Lincoln were innocent.
(d) As if they were friends.

5. Lincoln was intimidated by Mary's _______________.
(a) Beauty.
(b) Family lineage.
(c) Intelligence.
(d) Strong personality.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where had a civil war begun?

2. What did this bill state?

3. Thomas Lincoln died on January 17, 1851. Did Lincoln attend the funeral?

4. Lincoln and Mary secretly became engaged, and set November 4th as their wedding date. When did they tell her family?

5. Lincoln's rivals were Stephen A. Douglas, known as ____________, and the young Democrats.

(see the answer key)

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