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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part Eight: This Fiery Trial.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. The rest of the troops gradually arrived, with _______________ leading an outfit from New York, though he would be killed in a battle very early on.
(a) Elmer Ellsworth.
(b) Richard Stoddert Ewell.
(c) Pierre Gustave Toutant Beauregard.
(d) Edward Porter Alexander.

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

3. The Joint Committee on the Conduct of the War was formed for what reason?
(a) To keep an eye on Lincoln.
(b) To protect the North from the South.
(c) To keep an eye on McClellan.
(d) To keep an eye on the war effort.

4. Douglas tried to put himself forth as the Democratic Presidential candidate, but he completely alienated Southern Democrats with what?
(a) His unintelligent remarks.
(b) His oscillating stances on slavery.
(c) His poorly written speeches.
(d) His rude behavior.

5. Lincoln's small war department was __________ prepared to deal with such a colossal undertaking.
(a) Somewhat.
(b) Very.
(c) Ill.
(d) Well.

Short Answer Questions

1. Was Lincoln with the free-soilers?

2. What was Abraham's first job?

3. Lincoln preached what?

4. Lincoln demoted McDowell in favor of who to take command of the Army of the Potomac?

5. Why did Lincoln refuse to make any compromises about slavery?

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