1. According to the article, Abraham Lincoln
was —
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2. The following are all traits of Abraham
Lincoln except —
he was considered extraordinarily handsome
he showed different moods in his facial expressions
he was very tall and stood above people in crowds |
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3. The title of this selection, “The
Mysterious Mr. Lincoln,” is appropriate because —
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4. Which of the following best describes
Lincoln’s goals during the war?
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5. Which of the following is generally not
known about Lincoln and is opposite of his legend?
Lincoln grew up in a log cabin, Lincoln led the nation through
the Civil War, Lincoln was a wealthy man. |
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6. As far as clothes were concerned, Lincoln
actually —
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7. Which of the following statements contains
a simile that describes
Lincoln? (Remember a simile uses words such as "as", "like" and "as
though")
a) “The dull, listless features dropped like a mask.”
b)He was sometimes called “a stupid baboon.”
c)“He relied on yarns, a friend observed, to ‘whistle down sadness.’” |
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8. Which image best describes Lincoln in his
efforts to win the Civil War for the North and to abolish slavery?
The Great Emancipator , Homely Lincoln, The lawyer from
Springfield, Illinois , Honest Abe |
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9. What word means awkward, clumsy and
lacking grace or elegance?
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10. What word means main, most important
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