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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 2, Scene 4.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What is the plan that Seth Gale and Lincoln have for their futures?
(a) To move to California, in search of gold.
(b) To relocate to Springfield and open a general store.
(c) To attend law school and go into practice together.
(d) To move west, to Nebraska.

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

4. What is Lincoln's attitude toward people?
(a) He likes them one-to-one, but crowds scare him.
(b) He loves being in a crowd, but feels anxious one-to-one.
(c) He is afraid of them, unless he has known them all his life.
(d) He dislikes people because of their inhumanity.

5. What are the five indicative moods, as Lincoln knows them?
(a) Commanding, Questioning, Doubting, Inferior and Decisive.
(b) Sad, Glad, Mad, Grumpy and Giddy.
(c) Meditative, Imperial, Possible, Subjective and Infinite.
(d) Indicative, Imperative, Potential, Subjunctive and Infinitive.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Act 2, Scene 4, who arrives unexpectedly at Lincoln's office to visit?

2. What is Billy Herndon's flaw?

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

4. Who admits being the one who suggested recruiting Lincoln to run for office?

5. What is Lincoln's response to a poem he reads regarding life and death?

(see the answer key)

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