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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 a benefit of being in the state capitol that might entice Lincoln to run for office?
(a) Women will seek him out for marriage.
(b) He will be able to collect extra money by doing favors for friends.
(c) The opportunity to learn from the finest lawyers in the state.
(d) The chance to have suits made that will have sleeves that are long enough for his arms.

2. How much would Lincoln be paid as a member of the legislature?
(a) $2.50 a day.
(b) Nothing, it's a volunteer job.
(c) $5 a day.
(d) $3 a day.

3. What is the purpose of Edwards' visit to New Salem in Act 1, Scene 2?
(a) To bring law and order to New Salem.
(b) To look at the Rutledge Tavern as an investment.
(c) To recruit Lincoln to run for the State Assembly.
(d) To announce his own run for the presidency.

4. What is the "good joke" Lincoln plans to tell Bowling Green at the end of Act 1, Scene 2 in the Rutledge Tavern?
(a) That Jack Armstrong, of the Clancy Groves boys, will run for the State Assembly.
(b) That he will be a candidate for the assembly of the State of Illinois.
(c) That Ann Rutledge has run off to marry Josh Speed.
(d) That a chicken crossed the road to get to the other side.

5. In Scene 2, Act 4, what office is Lincoln seeking?
(a) President of the United States.
(b) President of the Springfield School Board.
(c) Member of the Electoral College.
(d) Springfield's combined office of dogcatcher and postmaster.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the name of Seth Gale's young son?

2. What is Billy Herndon's attitude toward Mary Todd on the day Lincoln is to be married?

3. What piece of advice does Ninian Andrews give Lincoln concerning Mary Todd in Act 2, Scene 6?

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

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

(see the answer key)

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