Lincoln at Gettysburg

With who did Lincoln stay with before his speech?

• Edward Everett
• Davis Wills
• Ulysses S. Grant
• Wade Wilson

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During which war did this take place?

• War of 1812
• Cold War
• Civil War
• WWII

How long was Abraham Lincoln's speech?

• 10 lines
• 2 hours
• 4 hours
• 3 days

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In what month was this famous speech given?

• October
• July
• March
• November

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What can you infer how Lincoln felt prior to his speech?

• Confident and angry
• Silly and Lighthearted
• Brave and Adventurous 
• Sad and worried

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After reading the passage, the reader can infer that...

• Everett's speech was shorter than 297 words.
• the Battle of Gettysburg was fought in July.
• Lincoln began writing his speech in June
• the Battle of Gettysburg ended the war.

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How is the word orator used in the passage?

• a politician known for great leadership
• a soldier known for strength and skill on the battlefield
• a public speaker known for skill and power in speaking
• a teacher known for talent and passion in the classroom

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In paragraph 5 how is muster used in the passage?

• formal assembly of military troops
• gathering one's self or somebody
• an examination
• inventory

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Which were Lincoln's goals at this time?

• Make the citizens like him
• Finishing his speech
• Win the war, end slavery, and preserving the union
• Getting medicine for smallpox

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_{^{What is the main reason for paragraph 5?}}

• to show Lincoln's perseverance and loyalty to his country
• to spread the awareness of smallpox
• grey stallions were only used by the military
• Lincoln did not want to give the speech although he had already agreed to do so

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