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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 2, Scene 8.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is the subject of the speech Lincoln is studying in the first scene?
(a) The right of states to secede from the Union; the speaker approves.
(b) South Carolina's decision to break away from North Carolina; the speaker approves.
(c) The upcoming union of North and South; the speaker objects.
(d) The right of states to secede from the Union; the speaker objects.

2. Lincoln tells Josh Speed to give his letter for Mary Todd to Herndon to deliver. How does Josh respond?
(a) He runs out the door with the letter.
(b) He throws the letter into the fire in the stove.
(c) He gives the letter to Herndon.
(d) He rips the letter into tiny pieces and throws them on the floor.

3. Who is Billy Herndon?
(a) The boy who delivers mid-afternoon coffee and lottery tickets.
(b) The illegitimate son of Josh Speed.
(c) A client of Lincoln's who is accused of murder.
(d) A law clerk in Lincoln's office.

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

5. How old is Abe Lincoln at the time of Act 2, Scene 4 in his Springfield law office?
(a) 27-years-old.
(b) 31-years-old.
(c) 72-years-old.
(d) 45-years-old.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What is Josh Speed's understanding of Lincoln's personality?

3. What promise does Mary Todd extract from Lincoln before agreeing to marry him?

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

5. Who have Bowling Green, Ninian Edwards and Josh Speed come to New Salem to see?

(see the answer key)

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