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

2. What is the local gossip in New Salem about Ann Rutledge?
(a) She is in love with Abe Lincoln.
(b) She is secretly a witch.
(c) She has been jilted by her fiance, who left town.
(d) She is in line for a job as the town's teacher.

3. In a poem that Lincoln reads in the first scene, what is it that the poet finds strange about people?
(a) They are afraid to face death alone.
(b) They think of death as an awakening.
(c) They look forward to death, even when life is good.
(d) They dance through life unaware of pleasure.

4. Besides debt, what topic often occupies Lincoln's mind?
(a) The prospect of civil war.
(b) The prospect of death.
(c) The prospect of marriage.
(d) The prospect of a harsh winter.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What is a benefit of being in the state capitol that might entice Lincoln to run for office?

2. What are the five indicative moods, as Lincoln knows them?

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

4. What are the two professions open to people who fail at everything else, according to Lincoln's teacher?

5. What is it about politics that Lincoln dislikes?

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