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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. Lincoln was interested in patent cases and participated in the Supreme Court of Illinois, winning most of his _______ cases there.
(a) 423.
(b) 432.
(c) 234.
(d) 243.

2. On what topic did Lincoln agree with Henry Clay?
(a) The Missouri Compromise is a good idea.
(b) Negroes were not subhuman, and should have Constitutional rights.
(c) Slavery should be decided by individuals.
(d) The North and South should be separated.

3. In November Lincoln and Douglas had their first debate over what, starting a rivalry that would last years?
(a) Negro suffrage.
(b) The national debt.
(c) Female suffrage.
(d) State banks.

4. Describe Robert Todd.
(a) Rude.
(b) Bored.
(c) Introverted.
(d) Extroverted.

5. Who was Lincoln's idol?
(a) Henry Clay.
(b) William Henry Harrison.
(c) Clay Aiken.
(d) Benjamin Harrison.

Short Answer Questions

1. What bill did Stephen A. Douglas create?

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

3. Lincoln was intimidated by Mary's _______________.

4. How did Lincoln feel without Mary?

5. What event perpetuated Lincoln's fatalistic beliefs and preoccupation with death?

(see the answer key)

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