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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part Five: Years of Meteors.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Lincoln read voraciously and taught himself mathematics, but his real interest was in what?
(a) Music.
(b) Politics.
(c) Languages.
(d) Art.

2. Why did Lincoln believe Douglas allied with Southern leaders?
(a) To gain his own ends.
(b) To please the people.
(c) To help the leaders.
(d) To protect the Union.

3. Lincoln focused on _____________ Illinois, because this part of the state would be the deciding factor.
(a) Central.
(b) Northern.
(c) Southern.
(d) Eastern.

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

5. When did Lincoln's son, Eddie, die?
(a) May 1, 1850.
(b) March 1, 1850.
(c) April 1, 1850.
(d) February 1, 1850.

Short Answer Questions

1. Lincoln reiterated in the debates that the slavery issue was between who?

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

3. Lincoln took a break from politics to focus on what?

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

5. Colonel Robert E. Lee was sent into the fray to put the rebellion down, and the incident was branded by Southerners as what?

(see the answer key)

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