3.5 - Comprehension

Why did Lincoln's father keep moving the family?

• He was worried about a sickness in the area.

• He was looking for better educational opportunities for his children.

• He was looking for better farmland.

• He was in the military.

All of these are mentioned as young Lincoln's favorite reading material EXCEPT...

• Oliver Twist

• Aesop's Fables

• Robinson Crusoe

• the plays written by William Shakespeare

Which of these happened to Lincoln after he became a state legislator?

• His mother died.

• He managed a general store in New Salem.

• He helped his father build log cabins.

• He met Mary Todd.

What event started the Civil War?

• the battle of Bull Run

• the firing on Fort Sumter

• the debates between Lincoln and Douglas

• the Gettysburg Address

President Lincoln died...

• before the Civil War ended

• right before the battle of Bull Run

• after the slaves were freed

• before the Thirteenth Amendment was passed

How was the country divided during Lincoln's presidency?

• The North thought he was average, but the South thought he was too tall.

• The southern states seceded and said they were a separate country.

• The northern states seceded and said they were a separate country.

• The north wished to have slaves but the south thought it wrong.

What was the debate about slavery in the new territories?

• Many thought slavery was wrong but still wanted it in the new territories.

• Many thought slavery okay but still did not want it in the new territories.

• Many thought slavery was okay and needed it in the new territories.

• Many thought slavery was wrong and did not want it in the new territories.

Why did the people in New Salem enjoy Lincoln's company?

• They thought he was a great storyteller and told good jokes.

• They liked his wrestling outfits, which looked like girls' bathing suits.

• They thought he was a good reader and arm wrestler.

• They thought his jokes were okay but his tophat was better.

Put these events in the proper sequence: Lincoln marries Mary Todd, Lincoln passes law exam, Lincoln debates Douglas.

• Lincoln passes law exam, debates Douglas, marries Marry Todd.

• Debates Douglas, Marries Mary Todd, Lincoln passes law exam.

• Lincoln passes law exam, marries Mary Todd, debates Douglas.

• Marries Mary Todd, Lincoln passes law exam, debates Douglas.

Why did the South win some of the early battles of the Civil War?

• The South won these battles because they had more money and soldiers.

• The South won these battles because the picnickers didn't help.

• The North won these battles because of its great generals.

• The South won these battles because of its great generals.