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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 3, Scene 12.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What do the red flags mean in the map of states in Lincoln's campaign headquarters?
(a) Red states are experiencing a measles epidemic.
(b) Red states are undecided.
(c) Red states are Communist.
(d) Red states are sure bets for Lincoln.

2. What, besides politics, does Lincoln have on his mind during the scene in the Rutledge Tavern?
(a) Running down to the town picnic for a piece of pie.
(b) Asking town officials for a raise in his wages as postmaster.
(c) Asking Ann Rutledge to consider him as a suitor.
(d) Taking over the family farm from his sick father.

3. What is the sentence that Lincoln tells his farewell crowd is true and appropriate for all times and occasions?
(a) "And this, too, shall pass away."
(b) "What's good for the goose is good for the gander."
(c) "This is the day the Lord has made."
(d) "One step for man, a giant step for mankind."

4. What is Josh Speed's request to the Greens as he departs at the end of Act 1, Scene 3?
(a) He asks them to keep Lincoln with them and not let him out of their sight.
(b) He asks them to call a physician to treat Lincoln's stress.
(c) He wants them to take copious notes about Lincoln's mood.
(d) He requests they accompany Lincoln to Springfield for opening of the Legislature.

5. In Scene 2, Act 4, what office is Lincoln seeking?
(a) President of the United States.
(b) Springfield's combined office of dogcatcher and postmaster.
(c) Member of the Electoral College.
(d) President of the Springfield School Board.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where does Seth Gale intend to settle his family?

2. What has Lincoln been doing since breaking his engagement to Mary Todd?

3. What is Lincoln wearing as he arrives for the train to Washington?

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

5. Douglas accuses Lincoln of having sympathy for slaves but no sympathy for another suffering group of people. Who are they?

(see the answer key)

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