WorksheetsLincoln movie quiz
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 10mins
Name
Class
Date
1.
"Lincoln" primarily focuses on which specific period of Abraham Lincoln's life and presidency?
a)
His childhood and early years
b)
The Civil War years
c)
His time as a lawyer in Illinois
d)
His post-presidential years
2.
In the film, what is the main goal of President Lincoln's administration during the Civil War?
a)
Abolishing slavery throughout the United States
b)
Defeating the Confederacy and preserving the Union
c)
Expanding the United States' territory
d)
Establishing a new government in the South
3.
What is the primary focus of the political maneuvering and debates depicted in the film?
a)
The abolition of slavery
b)
The passage of a new tax law
c)
Women's suffrage
d)
Immigration policy
4.
Which historical event serves as a backdrop to much of the film's plot?
a)
The American Revolutionary War
b)
The War of 1812
c)
The American Civil War
d)
World War I
5.
Who is President Lincoln's Secretary of State in the film?
a)
Andrew Johnson
b)
Ulysses S. Grant
c)
William Seward
d)
Robert E. Lee
6.
In "Lincoln," President Lincoln is shown dealing with political pressures from which group of individuals?
a)
European diplomats
b)
Confederate leaders
c)
Radical Republicans
d)
Native American chiefs
7.
What is the name of the proposed constitutional amendment featured in the film that President Lincoln is determined to pass?
a)
The Bill of Rights
b)
The Emancipation Proclamation
c)
The Thirteenth Amendment
d)
The Gettysburg Address
8.
What is the specific language of the Thirteenth Amendment that President Lincoln is focused on passing?
a)
Abolishing slavery in the Confederate states
b)
Prohibiting slavery throughout the United States
c)
Granting citizenship to formerly enslaved individuals
d)
Guaranteeing the right to vote for all citizens
9.
In the film, what tactic does President Lincoln use to secure votes for the Thirteenth Amendment?
a)
Public speeches and rallies
b)
Compromising with Confederate leaders
c)
Legal threats against opponents
d)
Lobbying and deal-making
10.
What famous address does President Lincoln deliver during the film's climax?
a)
The Gettysburg Address
b)
The Inaugural Address
c)
The Farewell Address
d)
The State of the Union Address
11.
Who is the main political supporter of the Thirteenth Amendment in the film?
a)
Ulysses S. Grant
b)
Mary Todd Lincoln
c)
Thaddeus Stevens
d)
Alexander Hamilton
12.
What is the date of President Lincoln's assassination in the film?
a)
April 14, 1865
b)
July 4, 1776
c)
February 12, 1809
d)
June 19, 1865
13.
Who assassinates President Lincoln in the film?
a)
John Wilkes Booth
b)
General Lee
c)
Thaddeus Stevens
d)
William Seward
14.
Which of the following describes President Lincoln's stance on slavery in the film?
a)
He is an adamant supporter of slavery.
b)
He believes in gradual emancipation.
c)
He is committed to ending slavery.
d)
He takes a neutral position on slavery.
15.
What is the significance of the 13th Amendment in the film?
a)
It grants voting rights to African Americans.
b)
It outlaws slavery throughout the United States.
c)
It establishes the Union's victory in the Civil War.
d)
It provides reparations to formerly enslaved individuals.
16.
How does the film depict the relationship between President Lincoln and his wife, Mary Todd Lincoln?
a)
They have a loving and stable marriage.
b)
They are estranged and live separately.
c)
They engage in a turbulent but passionate relationship.
d)
They maintain a professional, non-romantic partnership.
17.
Which famous speech does President Lincoln recite to his cabinet members in the film?
a)
The Gettysburg Address
b)
The Emancipation Proclamation
c)
The State of the Union Address
d)
The Declaration of Independence
18.
What does President Lincoln request from his cabinet members in the film as he pushes for the Thirteenth Amendment's passage?
a)
Their written resignations
b)
Their support in his reelection campaign
c)
Their approval of his budget proposal
d)
Their personal memoirs
19.
What is the overall tone of the film "Lincoln" regarding President Lincoln's leadership and legacy?
a)
Critical and negative
b)
Heroic and inspirational
c)
Indifferent and apathetic
d)
Comedic and satirical
20.
What year did the Civil War begin?
a)
1920
b)
1861
c)
1776
d)
1860
100 %
