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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. During his candidacy, Lincoln was encouraged to write an autobiography for what reason?
(a) So the voters could learn more about him.
(b) So Americans would vote for him.
(c) So he could become famous.
(d) So others would like him.

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

3. Lincoln became known as ___________ lawyer.
(a) Backwoods.
(b) Kentucky.
(c) The uneducated.
(d) A railroad.

4. How did Robert Lincoln feel when his father was away on political trips?
(a) He missed him.
(b) He was bored.
(c) He worried about him.
(d) He was happy.

5. Along with South Carolina, what did Mississippi, Florida, Alabama, Georgia, Louisiana, and Texas do?
(a) Created their own country.
(b) Established the Southern Confederacy.
(c) Stayed peaceful throughout the war.
(d) Remained loyal to the Union.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who was Lincoln's Attorney General?

2. Republican papers began mentioning Lincoln's name for what?

3. The Senate wanted to make what a war objective?

4. ____________ stayed in the Union.

5. From what did Nancy Lincoln die?

(see the answer key)

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