Steven Spielberg's new movie Lincolnpaints a vivid and breath-taking picture of the 16th U.S. president and his determination to end slavery. Spielberg based his film on parts ofTeam of Rivals, a book by Doris Kearns Goodwin. He makes Abraham Lincoln relevant today by presenting a cunning political mind trying to overcome Washington's all too familiar political divisions.

In previous movies, Lincoln was shown as a simple yet almost perfect man. But Spielberg's Lincolnis different. "I was determined to make a movie about a working president dealing with real problems. Not some angel," Spielberg said.

We watch the president first ending slavery and then the war.

The film's adviser, historian Eric Martin, explains how Lincoln's thinking evolved.

"His main objective when the war began was not the freeing of the slaves but to keep the country united. Lincoln realizes that in order to keep the country together, the question of slavery will have to be addressed," Martin said.

The film focuses on the last four months of his presidency.

In the movie, the arguments among political enemies seem very similar to the problems we see in Washington today. The disagreements were bitter.

The film turns to Lincoln's relationships with his wife and kids, his beliefs and constant self-examination. Daniel Day-Lewis, the actor who plays Lincoln, offers an Oscar-worthy performance as the 16th President. Not only is his physical similarity to the president incredible, he is able to capture many of Lincoln's mannerisms and his high-pitched, almost lady-like voice.

"I found it very easy to play the role of Lincoln because the real man himself was so open. When I was researching his history to prepare for the part, one of the most surprising things I found was just how accessible he was. Even in war-time, when he was in great danger, he was always willing to meet with others and share his ideas," Day-Lewis said.

Spielberg's Lincolnwill head to the Oscars. But more important it will make history. What are the answers to this following set of questions: 1. What is the name of the movie in the story
2. whose movie is it?
3. Which months of his presidency does the film focus on?
4. Which months of his presidency?
Answer: 1. Lincolnpaints
2. Steven Spielberg's
3. Abraham Lincoln
4. last four months

Problem: CHAPTER XV.

During the remainder of the day on which George had left Granpere, the hours did not fly very pleasantly at the Lion d'Or. Michel Voss had gone to his niece immediately upon his return from his walk, intending to obtain a renewed pledge from her that she would be true to her engagement. But he had been so full of passion, so beside himself with excitement, so disturbed by all that he had heard, that he had hardly waited with Marie long enough to obtain such pledge, or to learn from her that she refused to give it. He had only been able to tell her that if she hesitated about marrying Adrian she should never look upon his face again; and then without staying for a reply he had left her. He had been in such a tremor of passion that he had been unable to demand an answer. After that, when George was gone, he kept away from her during the remainder of the morning. Once or twice he said a few words to his wife, and she counselled him to take no farther outward notice of anything that George had said to him. 'It will all come right if you will only be a little calm with her,' Madame Voss had said. He had tossed his head and declared that he was calm;--the calmest man in all Lorraine. Then he had come to his wife again, and she had again given him some good practical advice. 'Don't put it into her head that there is to be a doubt,' said Madame Voss.
1. Who left Granpere?
2. Did he had good time afterwards?
3. Who is Granpere's uncle?
4. Does Granpere have an aunt?
5. Is Michel Voss related to Granpere?
6. What he tried to get from his niece?
7. Did he get that?
8. Why?
9. Was he overwhelmed?
10. Why?
Answer: 1. George
2. No
3. unknown
4. unknown
5. unknown
6. intending to obtain a renewed pledge from her that she would be true to her engagement.
7. No
8. he left her
9. Yes
10. But he had been so full of passion, so beside himself with excitement, so disturbed by all that he had heard

question: (CNN) -- Around the world, media reaction to the Democrats' victory has poured in, as newspapers and broadcasters reflect on the Barack Obama campaign and the global impact his win will have.

A woman picks up a copy of a newspaper in Sydney, Australia

The International Herald Tribune said that America had "leaped" across the color line, calling Obama "a 47-year-old black man who made history both because of his race and in spite of it."

The Times of London said Obama had revitalized U.S. politics. "The immense turnout in yesterday's election was testament to the energy, excitement and expectations of a rejuvenated American democracy, as well as the fears of a nation standing at a crossroads of history," the paper said.

It added that Obama's inheritance would be challenging. "The new president faces economic and social convulsions at home, conflict abroad."

Also in London, The Guardian focused on the historic nature of the Democrats' win, saying: "Victory in the end came as easily as the polls had predicted," and comparing Obama's achievement with Roosevelt's of 1932 and Reagan's of 1980.

In Germany, Der Spiegel's Gregor Peter Schmitz, writing from Chicago, called Obama's rise "astonishing," adding that his "curious ability to remain untouched by all the razzmatazz around him is likely to prove a source of strength."

Al Jazeera said Obama had "surfed to power on a wave of voter discontent generated by the failures of President George Bush and the Republican Party" and added that he faces "unique challenges." It continued that he must "act quickly" to restore confidence in the economy and with his country "sick of war" is "unlikely to make any additional major overseas military commitments."
1. The world is reacting to what event?
2. What did the International Herald Tribune say America had done?
3. What did they say Obama had made?
4. Why?
5. What did The Times say he had done for U.S. politics?
6. How did they characterize the election turnout?
7. What did they say it was a testimonial to?
8. And what else?
9. Did they think Obama's inheritance would be easy?
10. What do they believe he has to face in the U.S.?
11. And internationally?
12. What did The Guardian emphasize?
13. Did they call it a hard-won triumph?
14. What prior victorious Democrat did they compare Obama's win to?
15. And which Republican's?
16. What year did the first of those triumphs take place?
17. And the latter one?
18. How did Der Spiegel describe Obama's ascension?
19. What did Al Jazeera describe as the cause of his success?
20. Caused by what?
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answer:
1. The Democrats' victory.
2. "Leaped" across the color line.
3. History.
4. Both because of his race and in spite of it.
5. Revitalized them.
6. Immense.
7. The energy, excitement and expectations of a rejuvenated American democracy.
8. The fears of a nation standing at a crossroads of history.
9. No.
10. Economic and social convulsions.
11. Conflict.
12. The historic nature of the Democrats' win.
13. No.
14. Roosevelt's.
15. Reagan's.
16. 1932.
17. 1980.
18. Astonishing.
19. A wave of voter discontent.
20. The failures of President George Bush and the Republican Party.