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

2. What is Lincoln's response to a poem he reads regarding life and death?
(a) He likes it: "It sure is good...it's fine!
(b) He is inspired to write his own poetry: "I've got a thought, Teacher, give me a pencil."
(c) It depresses him: "Life is sure 'nuff short, why think about death?"
(d) He finds it strange: "I don't get the meaning of it, at all."

3. What are the five indicative moods, as Lincoln knows them?
(a) Commanding, Questioning, Doubting, Inferior and Decisive.
(b) Meditative, Imperial, Possible, Subjective and Infinite.
(c) Indicative, Imperative, Potential, Subjunctive and Infinitive.
(d) Sad, Glad, Mad, Grumpy and Giddy.

4. What is the wedding gift Ninian has brought Abe?
(a) A stovepipe hat that will become Lincon's signature.
(b) A fine, silver-headed cane.
(c) A silver box of fine cigars.
(d) A slave.

5. What is the setting of Act 2, Scene 5 and what does it convey about the occupants?
(a) The setting is a grand ballroom and it conveys the gala celebration of political victory.
(b) The setting is the parlor of Ninian Edwards' home and it conveys a comfortable upper-class life.
(c) The setting is Ninian Edwards' home and it conveys a sense of genteel poverty.
(d) The setting is Lincoln's log cabin and it conveys a feeling of bachelor solitude.