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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part Four: Revolt Against the Fathers.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When the Kansas-Nebraska Bill was passed, it left the status of slavery up to who?
(a) The President.
(b) The people who settled in the territory.
(c) Congress.
(d) The Governors.

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

3. In 1832, what was Lincoln's first venture into political platforms?
(a) He ran for state legislature.
(b) He ran for Congress.
(c) He ran for town council.
(d) He ran for the school board.

4. Lincoln and Mary resolved to be friends, and even wrote what together?
(a) Political articles.
(b) Political satire.
(c) Novels.
(d) Poetry.

5. Describe Nancy Hanks Lincoln.
(a) Stern and unemotional.
(b) Withdrawn and melancholy.
(c) Convivial and hard-working.
(d) Immature and irresponsible.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who was Lincoln's idol?

2. After moving to Springfield, how did Lincoln feel?

3. Lincoln wanted to run for a senate seat, but he could not. Why not?

4. Why did Lincoln believe Douglas allied with Southern leaders?

5. Why did Lincoln write to Mary Owens to release her from their engagement?

(see the answer key)

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