1. In the debate, Douglas says Lincoln appears innocent but is very good at doing something dangerous with his words. What is it?
(a) Inserting daggers between an opponent's ribs.
(b) Tossing verbal lightning bolts with lethal force.
(c) Flinging words like David flung stones.
(d) Aiming verbal volleys with the accuracy of a sharpshooter.

2. Lincoln and Mary Todd are getting married, yet he seems to be in despair. Why?
(a) Mary Todd has written him a letter, breaking their engagement.
(b) Mary Todd has run off with Billy Herndon.
(c) He wants to break the engagement and leave Mary Todd at the altar.
(d) He discovers he loves Elizabeth Edwards, not Mary Todd.

3. What piece of advice does Ninian Andrews give Lincoln concerning Mary Todd in Act 2, Scene 6?
(a) He suggests giving in to her every whim in order to keep life happy.
(b) He tells Lincoln that Mary Todd should be committed to a hospital.
(c) He says Lincoln should always follow her advice because she has a good head for politics.
(d) He says Lincoln should keep a tight rein on her ambitions and delusions of grandeur.

4. How does Lincoln intend to communicate his intentions to Mary Todd?
(a) In a telegram.
(b) In an email.
(c) In person.
(d) In a letter.

5. What distinction does Lincoln draw between the slaves and downtrodden workers in the North?
(a) The workers live with harsh winters, the slaves do not.
(b) The workers have the right to strike, slaves do not.
(c) Slaves live on plantations, workers live in cities.
(d) The slaves can run away, the workers cannot.