Abe Lincoln in Illinois Quiz | Two Week Quiz A

This set of Lesson Plans consists of approximately 189 pages of tests, essay questions, lessons, and other teaching materials.

Abe Lincoln in Illinois Quiz | Two Week Quiz A

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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. One of Lincoln's clients can't pay her bill; why does Lincoln think she is right not to pay?
(a) She is a poor widow and Lincoln doesn't take money from widows.
(b) Lincoln defended her husband unsuccessfully and he was hanged.
(c) He believes she is going to inherit a lot of money, so he can wait for payment.
(d) Lincoln took a horse from her late husband in payment.

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

3. What happens when Seth Gale's boy takes a turn for the worse before the doctor arrives at the end of Act 2, Scene 7?
(a) Lincoln breaks down in tears at the injustice.
(b) Lincoln says a prayer for the boy's recovery.
(c) Jack Armstrong applies a mustard paste to the boy's chest.
(d) The boy's mother gives him mouth to mouth resuscitation.

4. What is Mary Todd's lifelong dream for herself?
(a) That she will marry the President of the United States.
(b) That she will become President of the United States.
(c) That she will be able to nominate Supreme Court justices.
(d) That she will live a simple life, raising children.

5. What does Lincoln see on the boat from Quincy to Alton that shocks him?
(a) A woman with 12 children, begging for food.
(b) A dozen negroes, chained together, being shipped South to be sold.
(c) A dozen mules on shore, chained and being flogged.
(d) A dozen dancing girls, chained together, forced to entertain passengers.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is President of the United States at the time Edwards visits New Salem to meet Lincoln?

2. According to Josh, how is Lincoln doing in the State Assembly?

3. Who is Billy Herndon?

4. What is Bowling Green's attitude toward the possibility of Lincoln marrying Ann Rutledge?

5. How does Lincoln define his "own great duty?"

(see the answer key)

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