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Quiz: Abraham Lincoln

February 8, 2019

February 12, 2019 marks what would have been the 210th birthday of our 16th U.S. President, Abraham Lincoln. Test your knowledge about Honest Abe with our quiz.

In what state was Abraham Lincoln born?*
- Illinois
- Kentucky
- Tennessee
- Indiana
In his youth, Abraham Lincoln was known for holding a variety of odd jobs. Which of the following jobs did he not do?*
- Riverboat worker
- General store manager
- Librarian
- Captain of a local militia
Abraham Lincoln practiced law without a law degree.*
- True
- False
In 1858, Lincoln ran as a Republican against Steven Douglas, the incumbent Democratic Senator from Illinois. Which of the following events triggered the formation of the Republican Party?*
- The Missouri Compromise
- The Compromise of 1850
- The Kansas-Nebraska Act of 1854
- The Dred Scott Decision of 1857
How many years did Lincoln serve as U.S. President?*
- Three
- Four
- Five
- Six
In 1914, Abraham Lincoln's face was placed on the $5 Federal Reserve Note – one of five presidents to appear on the bill. Which of the following has never had his portrait featured on the $5 bill?*
- Thomas Jefferson
- Andrew Jackson
- Ulysses S. Grant
- James Garfield
What legislation, signed by Lincoln in 1862, is credited with fueling the growth of the U.S. economy for decades afterwards?*
- The Homestead Act
- The Emancipation Proclamation
- The Taxation Relief Act
- The Pacific Railway Act
The original blueprints for the Lincoln Memorial featured a larger-than-life sculpture of Lincoln, but the 10-foot version was later scrapped for an even larger one. How tall is the statue that now stands at the Lincoln Memorial?*
- 12 feet
- 16 feet
- 19 feet
- 26 feet
After Lincoln was assassinated, Andrew Johnson became President. Which of the following did not happen during Johnson's Presidency?*
- He opposed the 14th Amendment, which provided citizenship to former slaves.
- He was impeached by the House of Representatives.
- He permitted a conspirator in Lincoln's assassination to be executed by hanging.
- He refused to run for re-election to a second term.
Why did British Prime Minister Winston Churchill refuse to sleep in the Lincoln bedroom?*
- He considered it a bad omen.
- He was asked not to drink or smoke in the room.
- He saw Lincoln's ghost.
- He found Lincoln's bed "too firm and unsuitable."

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