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

2. What is a benefit of being in the state capitol that might entice Lincoln to run for office?
(a) Women will seek him out for marriage.
(b) He will be able to collect extra money by doing favors for friends.
(c) The chance to have suits made that will have sleeves that are long enough for his arms.
(d) The opportunity to learn from the finest lawyers in the state.

3. What is Lincoln studying in the opening scene?
(a) The moods of a woman he would like to court.
(b) The moods of the English language.
(c) Punctuation marks.
(d) The plays of Shakespeare.

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

5. What are three things Lincoln likes about Ann Rutledge?
(a) She's brave, pretty and a political asset.
(b) She's sensible, brave and good-looking.
(c) She's good-looking, sensible and wants a large family.
(d) She's smart, pretty and owns property.

Short Answer Questions

1. Besides debt, what topic often occupies Lincoln's mind?

2. What is the local gossip in New Salem about Ann Rutledge?

3. What is Bowling Green's attitude toward the possibility of Lincoln marrying Ann Rutledge?

4. What does Lincoln's teacher suggest Lincoln do to improve his life?

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

(see the answer key)

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