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Lincoln: The Personal Side Trivia Quiz

A look at Lincoln's personal life.

A multiple-choice quiz by robert362. Estimated time: 4 mins.

Author
robert362

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
70,749

Updated
Feb 12 22

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
7 / 10

Plays
2223

Last 3 plays: Guest 136 (9/10), Guest 108 (8/10), co214 (9/10).

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Question 1 of 10

1. Lincoln's parents were _________? Hint

Nancy and Thomas

Anne and Charles

Anne and William

Sally and Thomas

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Question 2 of 10

2. Lincoln's mother died young. What was the cause of her death? Hint

Food Poisoning

'Brain Fever'

'Milk Sickness'

Childbirth

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Question 3 of 10

3. What happened to Lincoln after the death of his mother? Hint

He was raised by an aunt

He was raised by his father

His father remarried

He went out on his own

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Question 4 of 10

4. Who was Lincoln's closest friend from his days as a young man? Hint

Dennis Hanks

Stephen Douglas

John Hay

Joshua Speed

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Question 5 of 10

5. What was NOT true of Mary Todd? Hint

She was vindictive and held grudges

She suffered from chronic headaches

Her marriage to Lincoln was marred by her infidelity

She was prone to overspending while First Lady

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Question 6 of 10

6. What did Lincoln have in common with Mary Todd? Hint

They belonged to the same social class

Each grew up in the same geographic region

They were similar in physical appearance

Each lost a parent while young

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Question 7 of 10

7. Which is true of Lincoln's marriage to Mary Todd? Hint

They had daughters only

They had only adopted children

They had sons and daughters

They had sons only

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Question 8 of 10

8. How many of Lincoln's children lived to maturity (beyond a teenager)? Hint

None

All

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Question 9 of 10

9. What statement is true of Mary Todd? Hint

She was institutionalized and spent the end of her life in confinement

She was institutionalized for a while, then released

All attempts to institutionalize her failed

A first attempt to institutionalize her failed, but a second attempt succeeded

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Question 10 of 10

10. Lincoln's death coincided with what holiday? Hint

Easter

Independence Day

Christmas

Labor Day

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Lincoln's parents were _________?

Answer: Nancy and Thomas

Nancy Hanks and Thomas Lincoln were the parents. Anne and William were the Shakespeares; Anne and Charles were the Lindberghs. Sally and Thomas is a reference to Thomas Jefferson and Sally Hemmings.

2. Lincoln's mother died young. What was the cause of her death?

Answer: 'Milk Sickness'

'Milk Sickness' apparently occurs when cows eat poisonous plants and pass the poison along (via their milk) to humans. Ann Rutledge, alleged to be Lincoln's 'true love', died of what was then called 'brain fever'.

3. What happened to Lincoln after the death of his mother?

Answer: His father remarried

Thomas re-married and Lincoln had a step-mother, Sarah. Apparently, Lincoln and Sarah got along quite well.

4. Who was Lincoln's closest friend from his days as a young man?

Answer: Joshua Speed

Speed was a very close friend, although the friendship weakened after both married. Denis Hanks was Lincoln's cousin. John Hay was a biographer of Lincoln who served with him in the government during Lincoln's presidency.

5. What was NOT true of Mary Todd?

Answer: Her marriage to Lincoln was marred by her infidelity

Poor Mary went through quite a lot in her life. She suffered from chronic headaches (and from {depression); she could also be vindictive and unforgiving. She also antagonized many by her spendthrift ways. There was, however, never any charge or suspicion of infidelity.

6. What did Lincoln have in common with Mary Todd?

Answer: Each lost a parent while young

Each lost a mother while young: Lincoln was nine and Mary was seven. Mary was from a decidedly more affluent and social background than Lincoln. Lincoln, of course, was tall and thin; Mary was short and a bit 'plump'.

7. Which is true of Lincoln's marriage to Mary Todd?

Answer: They had sons only

Robert, Eddie, Willie, Tad.

8. How many of Lincoln's children lived to maturity (beyond a teenager)?

Answer: 1

Robert went on to Harvard, became Secretary of War, made quite a bit of money and enjoyed prominence in his full life. The other sons, however, died young.

9. What statement is true of Mary Todd?

Answer: She was institutionalized for a while, then released

She was institutionalized for a while, but later released after a second proceeding declared her sane.

10. Lincoln's death coincided with what holiday?

Answer: Easter

He was shot on Good Friday and died on Saturday. The following day was Easter Sunday.

Source: Author robert362

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