Abe Lincoln in Illinois Quiz | Eight 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 | Eight Week Quiz A

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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 1, Scene 2.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How much would Lincoln be paid as a member of the legislature?
(a) $3 a day.
(b) $5 a day.
(c) $2.50 a day.
(d) Nothing, it's a volunteer job.

2. What is the plan that Seth Gale and Lincoln have for their futures?
(a) To attend law school and go into practice together.
(b) To move to California, in search of gold.
(c) To relocate to Springfield and open a general store.
(d) To move west, to Nebraska.

3. Who is Ninian Edwards?
(a) Uncle of Elizabeth Edwards.
(b) A merchant passing through New Salem.
(c) Josh Speed's stepbrother.
(d) Son of the Illinois governor.

4. Who are the main characters in the first scene of the play?
(a) Abe and Mary Todd Lincoln.
(b) Abe Lincoln and Seth Gale.
(c) Abe Lincoln and Mentor Graham.
(d) Mentor Graham, Seth Gale and Mary Todd Lincoln.

5. Who wrote the poem that Lincoln's teacher gives him to read?
(a) John Singer Sargeant.
(b) John Keats.
(c) John Lennon.
(d) John Brown.

Short Answer Questions

1. On which holiday does Act 1, Scene 2 take place?

2. What is it about politics that Lincoln dislikes?

3. What is happening when Lincoln enters Rutledge Tavern to deliver mail?

4. How does Lincoln surprise Ann Rutledge while she is clearing tables during Act 1, Scene 2?

5. What is the mood of the speech Lincoln is asked to read in the first scene?

(see the answer key)

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