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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part Two, Why Should the Spirit of Man Not be Proud?.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Lincoln and Mary secretly became engaged, and set November 4th as their wedding date. When did they tell her family?
(a) On the morning of the wedding.
(b) The day after the wedding.
(c) Two days before the wedding.
(d) A month after the wedding.

2. After moving to Springfield, how did Lincoln feel?
(a) He was bored.
(b) He was excited.
(c) He was worried.
(d) He was lonely.

3. What was Abraham's first job?
(a) He was a sexton at the Pigeon Creek Baptist Church.
(b) He was a lawyer.
(c) He was a banker.
(d) He was a store clerk.

4. When Lincoln moved to New Salem, for what did he become known?
(a) His height and beard.
(b) His quiet demeanor.
(c) His physical strength and honesty.
(d) His tall hat.

5. How did Lincoln feel about this scandal?
(a) Ashamed.
(b) Angry.
(c) Happy.
(d) Worried.

Short Answer Questions

1. To what did James Shields, a state auditor and a Democrat, challenge Lincoln?

2. Lincoln was intimidated by Mary's _______________.

3. During his candidacy, Lincoln was encouraged to write an autobiography for what reason?

4. In October 1839 the Whigs held a convention and endorsed who for President, beginning the so-called Log and Cabin Campaign?

5. When was Lincoln born?

(see the answer key)

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