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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. How does Lincoln conclude his prayer for the health of Jimmy Gale?
(a) "Grant us the will to fight for the vitality of our nation."
(b) "Give us all strength, oh God, to do the work that is before us."
(c) "Grant this boy the breath to live long enough to bury his father."
(d) "Give us the strength to bear the death of this young boy."

2. What is happening when Lincoln enters Rutledge Tavern to deliver mail?
(a) Ben Mattling is having a heart attack.
(b) The Clancy Groves boys are buying a round of whiskey for everyone.
(c) A local bully is angling for a fight with Ninian Edwards.
(d) The Clancy Groves boys have the judge trapped behind the bar.

3. Lincoln and Mary Todd are getting married, yet he seems to be in despair. Why?
(a) Mary Todd has written him a letter, breaking their engagement.
(b) He discovers he loves Elizabeth Edwards, not Mary Todd.
(c) Mary Todd has run off with Billy Herndon.
(d) He wants to break the engagement and leave Mary Todd at the altar.

4. On which holiday does Act 1, Scene 2 take place?
(a) Thanksgiving.
(b) Memorial Day.
(c) Labor Day.
(d) The Fourth of July.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Bowling Green's attitude toward the possibility of Lincoln marrying Ann Rutledge?

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

3. What is Mary Todd's lifelong dream for herself?

4. Who is fetching water for Seth Gale's sick son in Act 2, Scene 7?

5. What does Lincoln do at the end of Act 2, Scene 6?

(see the answer key)

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