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

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

3. In October 1839 the Whigs held a convention and endorsed who for President, beginning the so-called Log and Cabin Campaign?
(a) Benjamin Harrison.
(b) William Henry Harrison.
(c) Henry Clay.
(d) John Adams.

4. To what did James Shields, a state auditor and a Democrat, challenge Lincoln?
(a) A race.
(b) A debate.
(c) A game of chess.
(d) A duel.

5. Lincoln read newspapers voraciously, and was concerned about what?
(a) Race riots between white men and abolitionists.
(b) Large company monopolies.
(c) Equality between men and women.
(d) The contrast in socio-economic levels.

Short Answer Questions

1. Sixteen-year-old Abraham grew estranged from his farmer father. Why?

2. What did this bill state?

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

4. Where had a civil war begun?

5. Was Lincoln with the free-soilers?

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