Lincoln's Honesty and Vocabulary

What was Abraham Lincoln best remembered for during his presidency?

• His honesty and leadership

• His wealth and power

• His military strategies

• His artistic talents

What did Abe Lincoln do when he realized he had overcharged a woman at the store?

• He ignored it

• He kept the extra money

• He returned the money to her

• He gave her a discount next time

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CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

What did Lincoln do when he found out he had given a woman less tea than she paid for?

• He ignored the mistake

• He walked several miles to correct it

• He offered her a refund

• He gave her a free item next time

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CCSS.RL.11-12.6

What nickname did Lincoln acquire while working at the store?

• Honest Abe

• Brave Lincoln

• Smart Abe

• Friendly Lincoln

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CCSS.L.5.3B

CCSS.L.6.1E

What does the word "acquaintance" mean?

• A close family member

• A stranger

• Someone who is known but not a close friend

• A best friend

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CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

What does the word "multitude" mean?

• A small group

• A large number

• A single person

• A pair

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CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

What does the word "devote" mean?

• To ignore something

• To apply or dedicate something

• To destroy something

• To forget something

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CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.6.4

What does the word "sensible" mean?

• Likely to be of benefit; practical

• Completely illogical

• Very emotional

• Extremely risky

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CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

What was Lincoln's job in the small town?

• Store clerk

• Teacher

• Farmer

• Blacksmith

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CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

Why do you think we still tell tales of Lincoln's commitment to fairness? Why does the idea of Lincoln walking two miles to return a small amount of money to a customer who would not have noticed that it was missing resonate with us?

• It shows his dedication to honesty.

• It suggests he was overly cautious.

• It implies he was forgetful.

• It highlights his need for approval.

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CCSS.RL.11-12.6