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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 2, Scene 9.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. How does Lincoln define his "own great duty?"
(a) His duty is to defend the Constitution to the best of his understanding.
(b) He needs to go West and seize California from the Mexican government.
(c) He doesn't know what it is and he's tired of people nagging him about it.
(d) His duty is to mind his own business and he doesn't care what other people think.

3. How does the playwright describe the appearance of Stephen Douglas as he takes the stage to debate Lincoln?
(a) "He is a brief but magnetic man, confident of his power."
(b) "Muscular and tall, Judge Douglas commands attention with his merest glance."
(c) "The judge is an elfin man, with a voice to match."
(d) "He is a titan, with a voice that rolls like thunder."

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

5. Who is the moderator of the debate between Lincoln and Douglas?
(a) Whoopi Goldberg.
(b) Bowling Green.
(c) Ninian Edwards.
(d) Elizabeth Edwards.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Does Lincoln agree, in Act 2, Scene 6, with Josh's suggestion about his mental health?

3. In the debate, Douglas says Lincoln appears innocent but is very good at doing something dangerous with his words. What is it?

4. What is the wedding gift Ninian has brought Abe?

5. When Lincoln suggests he wants to die in Act 1, Scene 3, how do his friends respond?

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