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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. Who is President of the United States at the time Edwards visits New Salem to meet Lincoln?
(a) Andrew Jackson.
(b) Alexander Hamilton.
(c) Thomas Jefferson.
(d) John Glenn.

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

3. Who is fetching water for Seth Gale's sick son in Act 2, Scene 7?
(a) Gobey, a runaway slave.
(b) The Gale family slave, Gobey.
(c) Seth Gale's good friend, Gobey.
(d) Gobey, a free negro who works for the family.

4. What is it about the Gale family's plans that seems most important to Lincoln?
(a) The success they've achieved with the dry-cleaning business.
(b) Their big dreams for their son's future.
(c) The care they have for the nation and the possiblity they will abandon America if slavery spreads.
(d) The relationship they've developed with Gobey.

5. What is the wedding gift Ninian has brought Abe?
(a) A fine, silver-headed cane.
(b) A slave.
(c) A silver box of fine cigars.
(d) A stovepipe hat that will become Lincon's signature.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who have Bowling Green, Ninian Edwards and Josh Speed come to New Salem to see?

2. What has Lincoln been doing since breaking his engagement to Mary Todd?

3. What is Billy Herndon's reaction to Lincoln's reasons for breaking off the engagement?

4. How does Lincoln feel after Ann's death?

5. Where does Seth Gale intend to settle his family?

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