Congratulations to Jesse Nieuwenhuis, our Lincoln Quiz Winner!

By Sherri Langton

Jesse Nieuwenhuis won $10 in cash by answering all quiz questions correctly!

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Here are the quiz questions along with the correct answers.

1.  What was the name of the Lincoln family dog?  Fido

2.  Grace Bedell, an 11-year-old girl, suggested that Lincoln grow a beard to become President.  True

3.  When was Abraham Lincoln born?  February 12, 1809

4.  How tall was Abraham Lincoln?  6ft, 4in

5.  What did Lincoln carry in his famous tall stovepipe hat?  Letters, bills, notes

6.  How many children did Lincoln have?  4

7.  The cabin where Lincoln was born had how many rooms?  1

8.  What is the name of Abraham Lincoln’s grandfather?  Abraham Lincoln

9.  What other jobs did Lincoln hold before becoming president?  Store clerk, rail splitter, lawyer

10. Lincoln was born outside of the original 13 colonies.  True

11. What was Lincoln’s favorite poem?  Mortality by William Knox

12. What political party did Lincoln help start?  Republican

13. What were the names of Lincoln’s siblings who did not live to see him as president?  Sarah, Thomas

14. Which 3 states are associated with Abraham Lincoln?  Kentucky, Illinois, Indiana

15. Which of Lincoln’s sons lived to adulthood and was present for the dedication of the Lincoln Memorial?  Robert Todd Lincoln

Thank you to everyone who participated in our quiz! 

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