1. Who is Billy Herndon?
(a) A client of Lincoln's who is accused of murder.
(b) A law clerk in Lincoln's office.
(c) The boy who delivers mid-afternoon coffee and lottery tickets.
(d) The illegitimate son of Josh Speed.

2. In Act 2, Scene 4, why is Billy Herndon disappointed with Lincoln?
(a) Lincoln won't speak out in a fiery way for his own beliefs.
(b) Lincoln is considering buying slaves.
(c) Lincoln is courting more than one woman at a time.
(d) Lincoln is an unsuccessful lawyer and the firm is losing money.

3. What is the setting of the first scene of Abe Lincoln in Illinois?
(a) A tavern in Springfield.
(b) A log cabin in the woods of Missouri.
(c) A cabin near New Salem, Illionois, which belongs to Lincoln's teacher.
(d) A riverboat on the mighty Mississippi.

4. What is Lincoln's response to a poem he reads regarding life and death?
(a) He finds it strange: "I don't get the meaning of it, at all."
(b) He is inspired to write his own poetry: "I've got a thought, Teacher, give me a pencil."
(c) He likes it: "It sure is good...it's fine!
(d) It depresses him: "Life is sure 'nuff short, why think about death?"

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