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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. When the Kansas-Nebraska Bill was passed, it left the status of slavery up to who?
(a) The President.
(b) The Governors.
(c) Congress.
(d) The people who settled in the territory.

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

4. In 1858, Lincoln gave what famous speech at the Republican convention?
(a) A House United.
(b) A Home for All.
(c) Our House.
(d) A House Divided.

5. 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 poorly written speeches.
(c) His oscillating stances on slavery.
(d) His rude behavior.

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

7. The Presidential campaign of 1856 elected who?
(a) Lincoln.
(b) Douglass.
(c) Buchanan.
(d) Douglas.

8. He entered into a law practice with John Todd Stuart, and won his first court case. What type of case was this?
(a) Armed Robbery.
(b) Extortion.
(c) Murder.
(d) Theft.

9. In 1832, what was Lincoln's first venture into political platforms?
(a) He ran for Congress.
(b) He ran for state legislature.
(c) He ran for the school board.
(d) He ran for town council.

10. In January __________, a Lincoln campaign for Presidential candidacy was officially underway.
(a) 1859.
(b) 1857.
(c) 1860.
(d) 1858.

11. What did Democrats call Lincoln?
(a) An insane man.
(b) A warmonger and an abolitionist.
(c) A great leader.
(d) A Know-Nothing.

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

13. Who led the free-soilers?
(a) Talapia Churchill.
(b) Salmon Chase.
(c) Tuna Chester.
(d) Crab Charles.

14. Lincoln was the only lawyer who did what?
(a) Got involved in politics.
(b) Rode the entire court circuit for both sessions.
(c) Became President.
(d) Owned his own law firm.

15. Describe Robert Todd.
(a) Bored.
(b) Extroverted.
(c) Introverted.
(d) Rude.

Short Answer Questions

1. Thomas Lincoln died on January 17, 1851. Did Lincoln attend the funeral?

2. When did Lincoln's son, Eddie, die?

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

4. Why did Lincoln write to Mary Owens to release her from their engagement?

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

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