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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What has Mary Todd been doing while Lincoln entertains his guests?
(a) Hemming a dress.
(b) Making tea.
(c) Listening at the door.
(d) Throwing a tantrum.

2. How does Lincoln describe Douglas' verbal skills?
(a) He uses smoke and mirrors.
(b) He slings arrows like Zeus.
(c) He juggles bullets.
(d) He keeps 10 daggers flashing in the air.

3. How does Mary Todd describe her part in the break-up of the engagement to Lincoln?
(a) She acknowledges pushing him too hard to fulfill her ambitions.
(b) She knows her lack of confidence in his ability made him sad.
(c) She admits her love was based on financial greed.
(d) She agrees her incessant chatter drove Lincoln crazy.

4. Where does Seth Gale intend to settle his family?
(a) Nevada.
(b) Oregon.
(c) Texas.
(d) New Mexico.

5. After 18 years of marriage to Lincoln, what is it that Mary Todd is bitter about?
(a) Lincoln chain smokes all over the house.
(b) Lincoln still isn't politically ambitious enough to suit her.
(c) Lincoln habitually puts his muddy boots on expensive furnishings.
(d) Lincoln spends too much time reading and not enough attention to her.

6. What is Mary Todd's reaction to word of Lincoln's arrival at her home In Act 2, Scene 8?
(a) She is shocked because she is now married to someone else.
(b) She is enraged and slams the door.
(c) She is surprised; tears pour down her cheeks.
(d) She is startled, but agrees to see him.

7. What is the mood of the crowd surging around Lincoln at the railroad station?
(a) There was no crowd, it was pouring rain.
(b) Disapproving and sullen.
(c) Happy and admiring.
(d) Hostile and silent.

8. How does Mary Todd describe Lincoln's behavior and absence over the previous two years?
(a) A severe illness.
(b) Alcoholism.
(c) Amnesia.
(d) A psychotic break.

9. What is it that the visitors to Lincoln's home in Act 3, Scene 10 want to talk about with him?
(a) Shutting down the abolitionist newspaper.
(b) Taking over the Department of Justice.
(c) Opening a local branch of Macy's.
(d) Running for President of the United States.

10. How does Mary Todd accept Lincoln's proposal at the end of Act 2, Scene 8?
(a) She dances happily into his arms and pulls his beard while saying yes.
(b) She bursts into tears and says she must marry him because he has ruined her reputation.
(c) She clutches him tightly, declares her undying love and begins sobbing.
(d) She appears to hesitate, keeping him wondering for a moment if she will accept.

11. The influential men visiting Lincoln ask about his views on which two topics?
(a) Taxes and slavery.
(b) Religion and interstate commerce.
(c) Workers rights and religious faith.
(d) Slavery and bank regulation.

12. How does Lincoln conclude his prayer for the health of Jimmy Gale?
(a) "Give us all strength, oh God, to do the work that is before us."
(b) "Grant us the will to fight for the vitality of our nation."
(c) "Grant this boy the breath to live long enough to bury his father."
(d) "Give us the strength to bear the death of this young boy."

13. What is Mary Todd's mood when she finds out--at the last minute--that important men are coming to talk to her husband?
(a) Gleeful.
(b) Furious.
(c) Mournful.
(d) Irritated.

14. What institution does Douglas use to bolster his argument that negroes are not equal under the Constitution?
(a) The Supreme Court.
(b) The American Civil Liberties Union.
(c) The Catholic Church.
(d) The National Rifle Association.

15. What does Lincoln ask Mary Todd in Act 2, Scene 8?
(a) To move west to Oregon with him and Seth Gale.
(b) To leave town so he and Ninian Edwards can resume their friendship.
(c) To contribute to his campaign.
(d) To be his wife.

Short Answer Questions

1. How is Lincoln's appearance different from Election Day?

2. Why has Lincoln come to see Mary Todd in Act 2, Scene 8?

3. What is the sentence that Lincoln tells his farewell crowd is true and appropriate for all times and occasions?

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

5. What are the issues on Lincoln's mind as he addresses the crowd?

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