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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. One of Lincoln's clients can't pay her bill; why does Lincoln think she is right not to pay?
(a) He believes she is going to inherit a lot of money, so he can wait for payment.
(b) Lincoln defended her husband unsuccessfully and he was hanged.
(c) She is a poor widow and Lincoln doesn't take money from widows.
(d) Lincoln took a horse from her late husband in payment.

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. Does Lincoln agree, in Act 2, Scene 6, with Josh's suggestion about his mental health?
(a) He isn't sure, but he admits having hallucinations.
(b) Yes, he knows he is losing his mind--that's why he wants to run away.
(c) Yes, he says he's at the end of his rope and must have release from the wedding.
(d) No, he believes he has good reasons for his decision.

4. What is Billy Herndon's flaw?
(a) He drinks too much and too often.
(b) He kills compulsively.
(c) He is a womanizer.
(d) He cheats at cards.

5. What is Lincoln's attitude about people before he meets Ann Rutledge?
(a) All people are to a degree insane, but that shouldn't stop one from getting close to them.
(b) The best thing is to take a vow of silence in order not to be bothered by fools.
(c) Getting close to others is the best antidote in the world to loneliness.
(d) It's best not to get too close to people; they see the insanity behind the surface.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the true reason Lincoln wants to end the engagement with Mary Todd?

2. What is happening when Lincoln enters Rutledge Tavern to deliver mail?

3. What is the plan that Seth Gale and Lincoln have for their futures?

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

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

(see the answer key)

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