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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part Nine: The New Reckoning.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. From what did Nancy Lincoln die?
(a) Cancer.
(b) Milk sickness.
(c) Influenza.
(d) Scarlet Fever.

2. Though Buchanan sent men to use patronage in Lincoln's favor, Lincoln was wary of accepting favors from anyone. Why?
(a) He did not want to have to return favors.
(b) He wanted to remain honest.
(c) He is very independent.
(d) He does not trust anyone.

3. McClellan's _____________ was a huge problem.
(a) Fear.
(b) Lack of experience.
(c) Inactivity.
(d) Lack of intelligence.

4. Where were the Lincolns married?
(a) The Courthouse.
(b) Lincoln's home.
(c) Edwards mansion.
(d) St. Paul's Cathedral.

5. What event perpetuated Lincoln's fatalistic beliefs and preoccupation with death?
(a) The death of Lincoln's wife in 1828.
(b) Lincoln's father's death in 1828.
(c) Lincoln's sister, Sarah, died in 1828 in childbirth.
(d) The death of Sally in 1828 in childbirth.

Short Answer Questions

1. What would relieve Lincoln's depression and allow him to escape for a little while?

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

3. Lincoln became known as ___________ lawyer.

4. Upon reports that Grant was drinking again, Lincoln did what?

5. The Republicans held a convention with Lincoln as the keynote speaker, and he gave an hour-and-a-half long impromptu speech. As what is this speech known?

(see the answer key)

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