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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 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) The upcoming union of North and South; the speaker objects.
(c) South Carolina's decision to break away from North Carolina; the speaker approves.
(d) The right of states to secede from the Union; the speaker objects.

2. According to Josh, how is Lincoln doing in the State Assembly?
(a) Great; he's getting kickbacks for legislation he sponsors.
(b) Fabulously well; he's shown himself to be a natural leader.
(c) Not well; he sits and draws his three dollars a day without paying attention.
(d) Not well; he's been rabble-rousing with speeches against slavery.

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

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

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

Short Answer Questions

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

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

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

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

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

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