Abe Lincoln in Illinois Quiz | Four Week Quiz B

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Abe Lincoln in Illinois Quiz | Four Week Quiz B

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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 3, Scene 10.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is happening when Lincoln enters Rutledge Tavern to deliver mail?
(a) The Clancy Groves boys have the judge trapped behind the bar.
(b) The Clancy Groves boys are buying a round of whiskey for everyone.
(c) A local bully is angling for a fight with Ninian Edwards.
(d) Ben Mattling is having a heart attack.

2. What is the essential element Lincoln's party is seeking in a presidential candidate when they ask him to run?
(a) A willingness to raise taxes.
(b) The ability to get elected.
(c) A strong military policy.
(d) An anti-slavery attitude.

3. How does Lincoln define his "own great duty?"
(a) His duty is to mind his own business and he doesn't care what other people think.
(b) He needs to go West and seize California from the Mexican government.
(c) His duty is to defend the Constitution to the best of his understanding.
(d) He doesn't know what it is and he's tired of people nagging him about it.

4. How does the weather complement Lincoln's mood when he arrives at the home of the Greens' with news of Ann's death?
(a) A blizzard settles in, reflecting the cold that has settled in his heart.
(b) The weather is as clear as his conscience.
(c) The wind howls in agony along with him.
(d) The weather is as stormy as his mood.

5. In Act 2, Scene 7, what is the fear Seth Gale has about traveling with Gobey?
(a) He's fearful Gobey's previous owner will appear to reclaim him.
(b) He believes Gobey is planning to escape on the Underground Railroad.
(c) He's afraid to take Gobey across state borders because he doesn't have a passport.
(d) He's careful to stay in free territory to avoid Gobey being kidnapped and sold into slavery.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Mary Todd accept Lincoln's proposal at the end of Act 2, Scene 8?

2. How does Lincoln feel after Ann's death?

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

4. What is the plan that Seth Gale and Lincoln have for their futures?

5. What last ditch effort does Mary Todd's sister make to prevent a proposal from Lincoln toward the end of Act 2, Scene 5?

(see the answer key)

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