Lincoln Quiz - PBS Documentary

Lincoln was born in the state of ____________.

• Tennessee

• Illinois

• Indiana

• Kentucky

One of the reasons why Lincoln's father moved the family away from Kentucky was due to ____________.

• Employment

• Slavery

• His wife's death

• Drought and famine

During the Blackhawk War, Lincoln was elected as a __________ for a group of volunteers.

• Captain

• Lieutenant

• Sergeant

• Colonel

What was the name of Lincoln's wife?

• Jane Todd

• Anne Rutledge

• Mary Todd

• Mary James

Lincoln suffered from time to time from what?

• Malaria

• Polio

• Depression

• Alcoholism

How old was Lincoln when he became President?

• 35

• 51

• 56

• 41

Grace Bedell, a young girl, told Lincoln he should grow a ______, because of being too thin.

The first major battle of the Civil War was called what?

• The Battle of Gettysburg

• The Battle of Bull Run

• The Battle of Shiloh

• The Battle of the Antietam

Who was the Northern General who was arrogant and insolent towards Lincoln?

• Winfred Scott

• George McClellan

• US Grant

• George Marshall

How much money did Mary spend on refurbishing the White House?

• $27,000

• $10,000

• $20,000

• $30,000