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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. Kansas rejected the LeCompton Constitution, ensuring what?

2. Lincoln was intimidated by Mary's _______________.

3. Lincoln read voraciously and taught himself mathematics, but his real interest was in what?

4. Lincoln reiterated in the debates that the slavery issue was between who?

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?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does "Sally" come to be a part of the Lincoln family?

2. What was Lincoln's first job? How might this have affected his opinion on slavery?

3. What was the "Lost Speech?"

4. Why did Lincoln become known as a railroad lawyer?

5. Describe Mary Todd.

6. What was the Dred Scott decision?

7. What political party did Lincoln join? Who were their rivals?

8. What did Lincoln think about the Mexican War?

9. Describe Lincoln's early education.

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Lincoln marries Mary Todd.

Part 1) Describe Lincoln's previous relationships with women. How do they compare to his relationship with Mary Todd?

Part 2) How are Lincoln and Mary a good pair? What troubles develop throughout their marriage? How are these troubles foreshadowed?

Part 3) Describe your ideal significant other. Why are these traits important to you?

Essay Topic 2

The Lincolns suffer the death of two of their children.

Part 1) Describe these deaths. How do they affect Mary and Abraham? How do these deaths affect their relationship?

Part 2) How is death prevalent in Lincoln's life? How does Lincoln deal with this?

Part 3) How do you deal with death and loss? How does this compare to Lincoln and Mary?

Essay Topic 3

Lincoln has a vision.

Part 1) Describe this vision. How is it related to his obsession? How does it affect him?

Part 2) How does this vision and Mary's interpretation of it act as foreshadowing? What other foreshadowing takes place?

Part 3) How dose this vision reflect his personality? How does this side of his personality contrast his public persona?

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