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

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

3. Does Lincoln agree, in Act 2, Scene 6, with Josh's suggestion about his mental health?
(a) No, he believes he has good reasons for his decision.
(b) He isn't sure, but he admits having hallucinations.
(c) Yes, he says he's at the end of his rope and must have release from the wedding.
(d) Yes, he knows he is losing his mind--that's why he wants to run away.

4. What are the railroad workers in Illinois doing, according to Douglas, to protest their low wages?
(a) They are striking, refusing to work.
(b) Looking for jobs in other industries.
(c) They are marching, singing "I've been working on the railroad."
(d) Nothing--they can't afford to offend their employers.

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