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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part Three: On The Pilgrimage Road.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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(a) Withdrawn and melancholy.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

3. Lincoln was the only lawyer who did what?
(a) Owned his own law firm.
(b) Rode the entire court circuit for both sessions.
(c) Became President.
(d) Got involved in politics.

4. Lincoln was a member of what political party?
(a) The Democratic party.
(b) The Whig party.
(c) The Green party.
(d) The Know-Nothing party.

5. Lincoln preached what?
(a) Reason and calculated solutions rather than impassioned demonstrations.
(b) Imperialism.
(c) Isolationism.
(d) Impassioned demonstrations rather than reason and calculated solutions.

Short Answer Questions

1. He entered into a law practice with John Todd Stuart, and won his first court case. What type of case was this?

2. Insecurities with whom would plague him for many years?

3. What bill did Stephen A. Douglas create?

4. What did this bill state?

5. On what topic did Lincoln agree with Henry Clay?

(see the answer key)

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