Abraham Lincoln - a short story by Cindy Grigg

In which state was Lincoln born?

• Indiana

• Kentucky

• Illinois

• Arkansas

What large river did Lincoln's family cross when they moved to Indiana?

• Ohio River

• Kentucky River

• Mississippi River

• Missouri River

How old was Abe when his father left his sister Sarah and Abe to care for themselves?

• About sixteen

• About ten

• About twelve

• About twenty-one

What is the best reason to explain why Abe's family lived in a one room log cabin when Abe was quite young?

• It was cozy, and his family was close.

• This was common because they lived in a rural area that was newly discovered.

• His father didn't feel like building a big house.

• Abe and his sister wouldn't help build a larger cabin.

Why was there no time for school for Abe?

• He would rather hunt and play.

• He would rather go to the library downtown.

• He wasn't interested in getting an education.

• He had to work, and there was no school anyway.

When was Abraham Lincoln born?

• February 11, 1818

• February 12, 1809

• February 21, 2001

• On George Washington's birthday!

In New Salem, Illinois, what were Abe's two greatest strengths?

• He played baseball real well.

• He was a great storyteller (like his dad).

• He could reach the top shelf in the store.

• He was a great farm worker.

When he was finally able to get formal schooling, he studied _________.

• medicine

• law

• veterinary science

• congress stuff

What happened the first time he ran for political office?

• He won by a lot.

• He quit.

• He lost.

• He cried.

What two jobs did Lincoln like best...as he became older and wiser? (pick two)

• chopping wood

• being a lawyer

• showing people around Washington

• helping people through government

• being a student of the arts