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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 is the purpose of Edwards' visit to New Salem in Act 1, Scene 2?
(a) To announce his own run for the presidency.
(b) To bring law and order to New Salem.
(c) To look at the Rutledge Tavern as an investment.
(d) To recruit Lincoln to run for the State Assembly.

2. Who have Bowling Green, Ninian Edwards and Josh Speed come to New Salem to see?
(a) Seth Gale
(b) Abe Lincoln.
(c) Ben Mattling.
(d) Ann Rutledge.

3. Who is Ann Rutledge?
(a) A nun who has taken up the monastic life in Illinois.
(b) Lincoln's aunt.
(c) The postmistress of New Salem.
(d) The woman Abe Lincoln wants to court.

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

5. What is the setting of the first scene of Abe Lincoln in Illinois?
(a) A cabin near New Salem, Illionois, which belongs to Lincoln's teacher.
(b) A tavern in Springfield.
(c) A log cabin in the woods of Missouri.
(d) A riverboat on the mighty Mississippi.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Lincoln's attitude toward people?

2. Why can't Lincoln bring himself to shoot a deer?

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

4. What is the local gossip in New Salem about Ann Rutledge?

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

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