WorksheetsENG IIIB Second Inaugural Address
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 11mins
Which choice best reflects one of the purposes of Lincoln’s speech?
To emphasize the South’s role in causing the war
To caution against ending the war too soon
To reflect on the causes and effects of the war
To outline the key historical events of the war
Both parties deprecated war; but one of them would make war rather than let the nation survive; and the other would accept war rather than let it perish.
When pronouncing the word deprecated, the most stress should be placed on which syllable?
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but let us judge not, that we be not judged
The author most likely included this phrase to —
suggest that both sides should be blamed for slavery
convince his audience to consider the other side’s humanity
provide a warning for his audience about the evils of slavery
argue against a popular idea that each side holds too dear
In paragraph 4, the parallelism of sentences beginning with the words Neither, Each, and Both functions as a way of —
emphasizing that the war has gone on longer than expected
making a comparison between those who wanted war and those who did not
showing the similarities between the two sides fighting in the war
implying that the two sides were not prepared for the realities of war
The author most likely uses a Biblical quotation near the beginning and at the end of paragraph 5 to —
make an appeal to emotion to believe in God
make an appeal to authority that the war is just
make an appeal to authority that slavery is wrong
make an appeal to emotion that the suffering must end
In his speech, Lincoln addressed the true cause of the war, which he pointed out was slavery.
How can this best be revised to make it a balanced sentence?
Lincoln named the true cause of the war—slavery.
The true cause of the war, said Lincoln in his speech, was slavery.
Lincoln pointed out that the true cause of the war was slavery.
Lincoln identified the true cause of the war—he named it slavery.
Lincoln identified the true cause of the war—he named it slavery.
How does paragraph 6 contribute to the author’s premise?
It tries to persuade the audience that both sides want the war to end.
It calls on the audience to work toward a peaceful unification after the war.
It encourages the audience to provide medical care for wounded soldiers.
It attempts to convince the audience that they must rely on their faith.
What two words best describe the author’s tone in this selection?
Responses
Angry
Celebratory
Hopeful
Regretful
Somber
Which two excerpts from the selection support the claim that Lincoln is working toward the reconciliation of the North and South?
While the inaugural address was being delivered from this place, devoted altogether to saving the Union without war. . . (paragraph 2)
. . . but one of them would make war rather than let the nation survive; and the other would accept war rather than let it perish. (paragraph 2)
Neither party expected. . . . Neither anticipated that the cause of the conflict might cease with, or even before, the conflict itself. . . . (paragraph 4)
Each looked for an easier triumph, and a result less . . . astounding. (paragraph 4)
. . . to do all which may achieve and cherish a just and lasting peace among ourselves, and with all nations. (paragraph 6)
Who is the primary audience for the author’s message?
Abolitionists
All Americans
Northerners
Southerners
Which quote from the selection best supports the answer to Part A?
While the inaugural address was being delivered from this place, devoted altogether to saving the Union without war, insurgent agents were in the city seeking to destroy it without war—seeking to dissolve the Union, and divide effects, by negotiation. (paragraph 2)
One-eighth of the whole population were colored slaves, not distributed generally over the Union, but localized in the Southern part of it. These slaves constituted a peculiar and powerful interest. All knew that this interest was, somehow, the cause of the war. (paragraph 3)
The Almighty has his own purposes. “Woe unto the world because of offences! for it must needs be that offences come; but woe to that man by whom the offence cometh.” (paragraph 5)
. . . let us strive on to finish the work we are in; to bind up the nation’s wounds; to care for him who shall have borne the battle, and for his widow, and his orphan—to do all which may achieve and cherish a just and lasting peace among ourselves, and with all nations. (paragraph 6)
When pronouncing the word 'insurgent', the most stress should be placed on which syllable?
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What is the main idea of Lincoln's speech?
To blame the South for the war
To encourage the North to continue fighting
To reflect on the causes and effects of the war and call for unity and peace
To outline the key historical events of the war
The phrase 'bind up the nation’s wounds' most likely means —
To physically heal the injured
To mend the divisions and conflicts within the country
To ignore the past and move forward
To cover up the mistakes made during the war
What is the tone of Lincoln's speech?
Angry and accusatory
Reflective and conciliatory
Excited and optimistic
Indifferent and uninterested
What does the phrase 'achieve and cherish a just and lasting peace' suggest about Lincoln's hopes for the future?
He wants to forget about the war and move on.
He hopes for a peaceful resolution and unity.
He wants to continue the war until justice is served.
He is indifferent about the outcome of the war.
When pronouncing the word 'conciliatory', the most stress should be placed on which syllable?
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What does Lincoln mean by 'the Almighty has his own purposes'?
God is indifferent to the war
God has a plan for the outcome of the war
God is punishing the nation for its sins
God is testing the nation's strength
When pronouncing the word 'inaugural', the most stress should be placed on which syllable?
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What does the phrase 'to care for him who shall have borne the battle, and for his widow, and his orphan' suggest about Lincoln's view on the aftermath of the war?
He believes the war veterans and their families should be neglected
He believes the war veterans and their families should be honored and supported
He believes the war veterans and their families should be blamed for the war
He believes the war veterans and their families should be left to fend for themselves
