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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 2, Scene 7.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Ninian Andrews arrives at Lincoln's office and learns about a sad event. What is it?
(a) Jack Armstrong is in jail for murder.
(b) Lincoln's dog, Rufus, has been killed in a hunting mishap.
(c) Seth Gale's mother is dead of malaria.
(d) The death of Lincoln's friend, Bowling Green.

2. Who is with Lincoln at the beginning of Act 2, Scene 6?
(a) Josh Speed.
(b) Bowling Green.
(c) Seth Gale.
(d) Ann Rutledge.

3. What does Lincoln's companion think of Lincoln's plan for his wedding?
(a) He believes everything will work out fine, once Lincoln has a drink or two.
(b) He agrees that Lincoln is making the right decision, for the right reasons.
(c) He thinks Lincoln is being too brutal, at least in the way he intends to deliver the news.
(d) He's distressed and offers to deliver the news himself.

4. What does Lincoln do that impresses Ninian Edwards in Act 1, Scene 2?
(a) Lincoln gets everyone's attention by firing his pistol at the ceiling.
(b) Lincoln announces there is free pie in the town square.
(c) Lincoln diffuses the tension with the Clancy Groves boys.
(d) Lincoln punches a bully who is threatening Ann Rutledge.

5. What are three things Lincoln likes about Ann Rutledge?
(a) She's brave, pretty and a political asset.
(b) She's good-looking, sensible and wants a large family.
(c) She's smart, pretty and owns property.
(d) She's sensible, brave and good-looking.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the wedding gift Ninian has brought Abe?

2. In Act 2, Scene 4, why is Billy Herndon disappointed with Lincoln?

3. Where is Abe Lincoln staying while in New Salem in Act 1, Scene 3?

4. Why is Ann's death such a setback to Lincoln?

5. What is Billy Herndon's reaction to Lincoln's reasons for breaking off the engagement?

(see the answer key)

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