5. In what ways does Roosevelt say Washington and Lincoln differed? In what ways were they alike? (Note that Wilson makes a similar contrast.)
6. Fill the following blanks: “There have been other men as .......... and other men ...........; but in all the history of mankind there are no other two ............. men as .............. as these, no other two men as ...............”
7. What does Roosevelt say was the most wonderful thing about Lincoln?
8. Memorize “As the years roll by,” etc.
9. Read carefully the first paragraph of Wilson’s address. Put in your own words his argument based on the phrase “Every man can see how it demonstrates the vigor of democracy.”
10. Continuing the same idea, what does Wilson say is “the sacred mystery of democracy”?
11. Explain the phrase “He walked serenely to his death.”
12. The paragraph beginning “I have read many biographies of Lincoln” is very beautiful, and very difficult. Attempt to put the thought of the paragraph into your own words, rewriting as many times as you find it necessary.
13. Notice that both orators point out that the contemplation of Lincoln’s life leads to better citizenship. Expand this idea in your own words.
Transcriber’s note