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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 2, Scene 7.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. In Scene 2, Act 4, Lincoln receives a letter from his old friend, Seth Gale. What is Gale worrying about?
(a) Gale's property taxes are going sky-high to pay for liberation of the slaves.
(b) The possible annexation of Texas, which would result in the extension of slavery through all the territories.
(c) His wife's increasingly bizarre behavior.
(d) The prospect of his father's death and the debts he will inherit.

3. What does Lincoln see on the boat from Quincy to Alton that shocks him?
(a) A dozen dancing girls, chained together, forced to entertain passengers.
(b) A dozen mules on shore, chained and being flogged.
(c) A dozen negroes, chained together, being shipped South to be sold.
(d) A woman with 12 children, begging for food.

4. Who is Billy Herndon?
(a) A client of Lincoln's who is accused of murder.
(b) A law clerk in Lincoln's office.
(c) The boy who delivers mid-afternoon coffee and lottery tickets.
(d) The illegitimate son of Josh Speed.

5. Who have Bowling Green, Ninian Edwards and Josh Speed come to New Salem to see?
(a) Ben Mattling.
(b) Seth Gale
(c) Ann Rutledge.
(d) Abe Lincoln.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Seth Gale's wife want for her sick son, besides the help of a doctor?

2. What is Josh Speed's understanding of Lincoln's personality?

3. Why is Ann's death such a setback to Lincoln?

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

5. According to Nancy Green in Act 1, Scene 3, why can't Lincoln face life without a woman by his side?

(see the answer key)

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