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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 Lincoln's new attitude toward God after Ann's death?
(a) He accepts that "the Lord giveth and the Lord taketh away."
(b) He becomes an atheist.
(c) He can't pray to a God that needlessly allowed Ann to die.
(d) He knows if he had prayed day and night, Ann would have lived.

2. How does the weather complement Lincoln's mood when he arrives at the home of the Greens' with news of Ann's death?
(a) The weather is as clear as his conscience.
(b) The weather is as stormy as his mood.
(c) A blizzard settles in, reflecting the cold that has settled in his heart.
(d) The wind howls in agony along with him.

3. Why does Bowling Green call Lincoln "an artful dodger" in Act 2, Scene 4?
(a) Lincoln manages to slip away from debt collectors just when they are closing in on him.
(b) Lincoln is an accomplished amateur boxer who never takes a blow to the chin.
(c) Lincoln continually evades running for any office that would require him to take a public stand on slavery.
(d) Lincoln has left a number of women at the altar.

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

5. Who is President during the time represented in Act 2, Scene 4?
(a) Martin Van Buren.
(b) Thomas Jefferson.
(c) Winston Churchill.
(d) Harrison Ford.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Lincoln conclude his prayer for the health of Jimmy Gale?

2. What advice does Josh Speed give Lincoln regarding his mental health?

3. One of Lincoln's clients can't pay her bill; why does Lincoln think she is right not to pay?

4. Who does Lincoln blame for all the political strife in the country?

5. What does Billy Herndon urge Lincoln's friends to do, as Herndon leaves the office in Act 2, Scene 4?

(see the answer key)

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