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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 3, Scene 10.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Act 1, Scene 3, in which Ann Rutledge dies, come to an end?
(a) The scene concludes with Lincoln on his knees in the attic, sobbing.
(b) The scene ends when Lincoln stumbles offstage, leaving his friends worried about his fate.
(c) The scene ends with a prayer spoken by Nancy Green.
(d) The scene ends with only a beam of light from Abe's attic illuminating the stage.

2. What is the plan that Seth Gale and Lincoln have for their futures?
(a) To attend law school and go into practice together.
(b) To relocate to Springfield and open a general store.
(c) To move to California, in search of gold.
(d) To move west, to Nebraska.

3. What is Lincoln's attitude about people before he meets Ann Rutledge?
(a) All people are to a degree insane, but that shouldn't stop one from getting close to them.
(b) The best thing is to take a vow of silence in order not to be bothered by fools.
(c) It's best not to get too close to people; they see the insanity behind the surface.
(d) Getting close to others is the best antidote in the world to loneliness.

4. What are Mary's first words to Abe when he arrives after a two-year absence?
(a) "I always knew you would return to me, Abe."
(b) "I'm glad to see you again, Mr. Lincoln."
(c) "Mr. Lincoln, you are not my idea of a good man."
(d) "You should be ashamed of yourself, Mr. Lincoln."

5. How does Lincoln intend to communicate his intentions to Mary Todd?
(a) In a telegram.
(b) In a letter.
(c) In an email.
(d) In person.

Short Answer Questions

1. Billy Herndon, Lincoln's law clerk, arrives in Act 2, Scene 6. What is his condition?

2. What is Lincoln's response to a poem he reads regarding life and death?

3. What is it about politics that Lincoln dislikes?

4. What is the setting of Act 2, Scene 5 and what does it convey about the occupants?

5. What are three things Lincoln likes about Ann Rutledge?

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