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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 1, Scene 3.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is Lincoln's initial response to the idea of running for office?
(a) He weeps because his friends think so highly of him.
(b) He is angry because he thinks the idea is a bad joke.
(c) He thinks it's a comical notion and not a good idea.
(d) He's excited and jumps at the chance.

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

3. What is a benefit of being in the state capitol that might entice Lincoln to run for office?
(a) The chance to have suits made that will have sleeves that are long enough for his arms.
(b) Women will seek him out for marriage.
(c) He will be able to collect extra money by doing favors for friends.
(d) The opportunity to learn from the finest lawyers in the state.

4. What happens to Ann Rutledge?
(a) She runs away to Chicago to attend law school.
(b) She meets a wealthy man, marries him and moves West.
(c) Bitten by a mosquito, she is paralzyed and left speechless.
(d) She dies of a brain sickness.

5. When Lincoln suggests he wants to die in Act 1, Scene 3, how do his friends respond?
(a) They fall to their knees and beg him to reconsider.
(b) They agree that it might be best if he dies.
(c) They insist he stay and try to get some sleep.
(d) They promise to introduce him to other women.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Act 1, Scene 3, in which Ann Rutledge dies, come to an end?

2. What, besides politics, does Lincoln have on his mind during the scene in the Rutledge Tavern?

3. What is the "good joke" Lincoln plans to tell Bowling Green at the end of Act 1, Scene 2 in the Rutledge Tavern?

4. Who are the main characters in the first scene of the play?

5. Who gave the speech that Lincoln's teacher has him read?

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