1. Lincoln tells Josh Speed to give his letter for Mary Todd to Herndon to deliver. How does Josh respond?
(a) He rips the letter into tiny pieces and throws them on the floor.
(b) He runs out the door with the letter.
(c) He gives the letter to Herndon.
(d) He throws the letter into the fire in the stove.

2. What advice does Josh Speed give Lincoln regarding his mental health?
(a) He thinks a good night's sleep will work wonders.
(b) He suggests Lincoln see a doctor.
(c) He suggests a lobotomy.
(d) He prescribes anti-depressants.

3. What does Lincoln do at the end of Act 2, Scene 6?
(a) He writes another letter, telling Mary Todd he hates her.
(b) He decides he must go through with the wedding.
(c) He leaves town without informing Mary Todd.
(d) He leaves to break off his engagement in person.

4. 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) "The judge is an elfin man, with a voice to match."
(c) "He is a titan, with a voice that rolls like thunder."
(d) "Muscular and tall, Judge Douglas commands attention with his merest glance."

5. In the debate, Lincoln accuses Douglas of pandering to both sides of the slavery issue. What does he mean?
(a) Telling the South he's for slavery and the North that it shouldn't be allowed to spread.
(b) Breathing heavily whenever the issue becomes heated.
(c) Offering a trip to China to see the giant Pandas if a compromise is reached.
(d) Refusing to take a stand either for or against slavery.