1. What is the true reason Lincoln wants to end the engagement with Mary Todd?
(a) He knows he is losing his mind and wants to spare her from sharing his pain.
(b) She has taken to wearing spurs and brandishing a whip when they are alone.
(c) He hates her ambitions for him and doesn't want to be driven to achieve her goals for the rest of his life.
(d) He believes she really wants to marry Stephen Douglas.

2. What is Bowling Green's attitude toward the possibility of Lincoln marrying Ann Rutledge?
(a) He is against the marriage; he knows Ann has been seeing someone else.
(b) He's all for the marriage; he thinks Ann will keep Lincoln on track.
(c) He's for the marriage; Ann's family has a lot of money to spend on campaigns.
(d) Judge Green is against it; he thinks Ann will be a hindrance to Lincoln.

3. What does Ann's love do for Lincoln?
(a) Her love makes him believe in God, believe that all things are possible, and he can do anything he wants.
(b) Her love makes him irritable because she is so needy.
(c) Her love inspires him to write great poetry.
(d) Her love makes him weak at the knees and fuzzy in his thoughts; he knows he can't make anything of himself.

4. Why does Lincoln return to New Salem in Act 1, Scene 3?
(a) Seth Gale summoned him with a letter.
(b) Ann Rutledge is sick.
(c) The Greens have asked him to mediate in their divorce.
(d) He has been kicked out of Springfiled for being drunk in public.

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