1. What is the purpose of Edwards' visit to New Salem in Act 1, Scene 2?
(a) To announce his own run for the presidency.
(b) To recruit Lincoln to run for the State Assembly.
(c) To look at the Rutledge Tavern as an investment.
(d) To bring law and order to New Salem.

2. One of Lincoln's clients can't pay her bill; why does Lincoln think she is right not to pay?
(a) Lincoln defended her husband unsuccessfully and he was hanged.
(b) He believes she is going to inherit a lot of money, so he can wait for payment.
(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.

3. How does the weather complement Lincoln's mood when he arrives at the home of the Greens' with news of Ann's death?
(a) The weather is as clear as his conscience.
(b) The wind howls in agony along with him.
(c) The weather is as stormy as his mood.
(d) A blizzard settles in, reflecting the cold that has settled in his heart.

4. What is the weather, as the Greens sit in their parlor, waiting for Abe to return from Ann Rutledge's home?
(a) A gentle breeze ruffles the leaves of autumn trees.
(b) A blizzard is going on.
(c) It is storming, windy and rainy.
(d) The sun is shining brightly.

5. What is it about politics that Lincoln dislikes?
(a) If elected, a man has to move to the city.
(b) If not elected, a man will be ashamed in his own community.
(c) If he loses, a man will be left with many debts.
(d) If elected, a man is likely to be shot.