Abraham Lincoln Reading Comprehension Worksheet

What was Abraham Lincoln’s childhood mostly like?

• He grew up in a large city with many schools.

• He lived in a log cabin and had very little formal schooling.

• He traveled to many countries as a child.

• He was raised in a wealthy family with many books.

Which detail best supports the idea that Lincoln valued education?

• He worked on a farm as a boy.

• He borrowed books and taught himself to read and write.

• He moved to Washington, D.C.

• He joined the army as a young man.

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What was the main cause of the Civil War described in the book?

• Disagreements about foreign trade

• Arguments over land in the West

• Conflict over slavery and states’ rights

• A fight about who would become president

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Which sentence best summarizes the book?

• Abraham Lincoln enjoyed reading and telling stories.

• Abraham Lincoln became president during a difficult time and worked to keep the country united and end slavery.

• Abraham Lincoln traveled across the United States giving speeches.

• Abraham Lincoln lived in Illinois for most of his life.

Which character trait best describes Abraham Lincoln?

• Selfish

• Determined

• Careless

• Dishonest

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How did Lincoln respond when Southern states left the Union?

• He ignored their actions.

• He asked other countries for help.

• He led the nation through the Civil War to preserve the Union.

• He immediately stepped down as president.

What does the word emancipation mean as it is used in the book?

• To rebuild

• To free from slavery

• To travel west

• To vote in an election

How is the book mainly organized?

• By comparing Lincoln to other presidents

• In chronological order from birth to death

• • By listing important speeches

• • By describing different wars

Which event happened FIRST in Lincoln’s life?

• He signed the Emancipation Proclamation.

• He was elected president.

• He worked as a lawyer.

• He was born in Kentucky.

Which detail best shows cause and effect in the book?

• Lincoln enjoyed telling jokes.

• Southern states disagreed with Lincoln’s views, so they seceded from the Union.

• Lincoln wore a tall hat.

• Lincoln had several debates.

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