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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why did Lincoln write to Mary Owens to release her from their engagement?
(a) He knew she did not want to marry him.
(b) He no longer wanted to get married.
(c) He was poor, did not feel he could provide for her, and did not think she would want to live in poverty while he tried to make something of himself.
(d) He no longer loved her.

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

3. Douglas adopted what strategy?
(a) The "care" strategy.
(b) The "you don't care" strategy.
(c) The "I care" strategy.
(d) The "don't care" strategy.

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

5. In October 1839 the Whigs held a convention and endorsed who for President, beginning the so-called Log and Cabin Campaign?
(a) Henry Clay.
(b) Benjamin Harrison.
(c) John Adams.
(d) William Henry Harrison.

Short Answer Questions

1. When Lincoln moved to New Salem, for what did he become known?

2. The bill sparked what debates?

3. What did Democrats call Lincoln?

4. Why did Lincoln believe Douglas allied with Southern leaders?

5. How did Lincoln feel without Mary?

Short Essay Questions

1. What was the "Lost Speech?"

2. What did the bill spark?

3. How did the Republicans want Lincoln to pin down Douglas?

4. Describe Lincoln's early education.

5. With what is Lincoln concerned? How does he feel this issue should be handled?

6. What was significant about Kansas' rejection of the LeCompton Constitution?

7. What were the consequences of Lincoln's "House Divided" speech?

8. What might have begun Lincoln's fascination with madness?

9. With what deaths do the Lincolns have to deal?

10. Describe Robert Lincoln.

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