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1.According to Wills, how did the crowd react to Lincoln's short speech?
The crowd cheered boisterously.
The crowd paid little attention to Lincoln's remarks.
Many were surprised at how briefly Lincoln's speech had lasted.
Most were relieved and thankful for such a short speech.


2.To what did the New York Times compare Lincoln's Gettysburg remarks?
two speeches given the night before by Seward and Seymour
Lincoln's First Inaugural Address
Edward Everett's lengthy oration
the prayer given by Reverend Stockton


3.How did Lincoln offend Eastern sensibilities?
by talking over the applause from the crowd
by not denouncing slavery in the speech
with his Kentucky accent
by mentioning the soldiers who had died at Gettysburg

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