View a FREE sample

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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Lincoln define his "own great duty?"
(a) His duty is to defend the Constitution to the best of his understanding.
(b) He doesn't know what it is and he's tired of people nagging him about it.
(c) He needs to go West and seize California from the Mexican government.
(d) His duty is to mind his own business and he doesn't care what other people think.

2. When Act 2, Scene 4 opens in Lincoln's Springfield law office, how much time has passed since the death of Ann Rutledge?
(a) Six months.
(b) Five years.
(c) Two years.
(d) Thirteen years.

3. How does Act 1, Scene 3, in which Ann Rutledge dies, come to an end?
(a) The scene ends with only a beam of light from Abe's attic illuminating the stage.
(b) The scene ends with a prayer spoken by Nancy Green.
(c) The scene concludes with Lincoln on his knees in the attic, sobbing.
(d) The scene ends when Lincoln stumbles offstage, leaving his friends worried about his fate.

4. How does Lincoln intend to communicate his intentions to Mary Todd?
(a) In a letter.
(b) In an email.
(c) In a telegram.
(d) In person.

5. What is the local gossip in New Salem about Ann Rutledge?
(a) She has been jilted by her fiance, who left town.
(b) She is in love with Abe Lincoln.
(c) She is secretly a witch.
(d) She is in line for a job as the town's teacher.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Lincoln's attitude about people before he meets Ann Rutledge?

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

3. What is Lincoln's new attitude toward God after Ann's death?

4. On which holiday does Act 1, Scene 2 take place?

5. What is Josh Speed's request to the Greens as he departs at the end of Act 1, Scene 3?

(see the answer key)

This section contains 467 words (approx. 2 pages at 300 words per page) View a FREE sample