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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who is President of the United States at the time Edwards visits New Salem to meet Lincoln?
(a) Thomas Jefferson.
(b) John Glenn.
(c) Alexander Hamilton.
(d) Andrew Jackson.

2. What does Lincoln see on the boat from Quincy to Alton that shocks him?
(a) A dozen mules on shore, chained and being flogged.
(b) A dozen negroes, chained together, being shipped South to be sold.
(c) A dozen dancing girls, chained together, forced to entertain passengers.
(d) A woman with 12 children, begging for food.

3. When Lincoln suggests he wants to die in Act 1, Scene 3, how do his friends respond?
(a) They fall to their knees and beg him to reconsider.
(b) They agree that it might be best if he dies.
(c) They promise to introduce him to other women.
(d) They insist he stay and try to get some sleep.

4. What does Mary Todd's sister predict if she marries Lincoln?
(a) A wanderer's life, as Lincoln can't seem to hold a decent job.
(b) A glittering life in the nation's capital, dancing with elegant Europeans.
(c) A life in a quaint cabin, stitching buckskin clothing and raising a passel of children.
(d) A life in a miserable cabin, without servants and without decent clothing.

5. What is Josh Speed's understanding of Lincoln's personality?
(a) Lincoln is obsessive-compulsive and can't stop counting fence posts.
(b) Lincoln is a great fool with an odd understanding of the law.
(c) Lincoln is a hopeless hypochondriac who reads Hamlet.
(d) Lincoln can't control his manic-depressive episodes and constantly makes a fool of himself.

6. What is Lincoln's initial response to the idea of running for office?
(a) He thinks it's a comical notion and not a good idea.
(b) He's excited and jumps at the chance.
(c) He is angry because he thinks the idea is a bad joke.
(d) He weeps because his friends think so highly of him.

7. What happens at the end of Act 2, Scene 4 that proves Lincoln's claim that he is a social success?
(a) Josh Speed introduces Lincoln to his sister.
(b) Nancy Green accepts a job as his social secretary to keep track of his dates.
(c) Ninian Edwards invites Lincoln home for dinner.
(d) Mary Todd sends Lincoln a thank-you note for a pleasant evening the previous week.

8. What are three things Lincoln likes about Ann Rutledge?
(a) She's sensible, brave and good-looking.
(b) She's good-looking, sensible and wants a large family.
(c) She's smart, pretty and owns property.
(d) She's brave, pretty and a political asset.

9. Who is with Lincoln at the beginning of Act 2, Scene 6?
(a) Josh Speed.
(b) Bowling Green.
(c) Ann Rutledge.
(d) Seth Gale.

10. Where is Abe Lincoln staying while in New Salem in Act 1, Scene 3?
(a) In Rutledge's Tavern.
(b) At the home of Bowling and Nancy Green.
(c) In a barn belonging to Josh Speed.
(d) With Ann Rutledge's family.

11. Who admits being the one who suggested recruiting Lincoln to run for office?
(a) Seth Gale.
(b) Jack Armstrong.
(c) Ann Rutledge.
(d) Josh Speed.

12. What does Lincoln's companion think of Lincoln's plan for his wedding?
(a) He thinks Lincoln is being too brutal, at least in the way he intends to deliver the news.
(b) He agrees that Lincoln is making the right decision, for the right reasons.
(c) He's distressed and offers to deliver the news himself.
(d) He believes everything will work out fine, once Lincoln has a drink or two.

13. What does Billy Herndon urge Lincoln's friends to do, as Herndon leaves the office in Act 2, Scene 4?
(a) Introduce Lincoln to a good woman to marry.
(b) Dunk Lincoln in the river to wash away his stubborn streak.
(c) Take Lincoln out to dinner and get him drunk.
(d) Drag him out of the stagnant pool in which he is drowning himself.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Besides debt, what topic often occupies Lincoln's mind?

2. What happens to Ann Rutledge?

3. How old is Abe Lincoln at the time of Act 2, Scene 4 in his Springfield law office?

4. What characteristics make Mary Todd a good catch in the eyes of most people?

5. What is Billy Herndon's flaw?

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