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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. Who admits being the one who suggested recruiting Lincoln to run for office?
(a) Josh Speed.
(b) Jack Armstrong.
(c) Seth Gale.
(d) Ann Rutledge.

2. How does Lincoln feel after Ann's death?
(a) He is relieved because he had begun to doubt her love.
(b) He feels he should die to be with her again or he will go crazy.
(c) He feels guilty because she got brain sickness and he did not.
(d) He knows her death is for the best, and that he will be able to concentrate better without her.

3. What is Bowling Green's attitude toward the possibility of Lincoln marrying Ann Rutledge?
(a) He is against the marriage; he knows Ann has been seeing someone else.
(b) He's for the marriage; Ann's family has a lot of money to spend on campaigns.
(c) He's all for the marriage; he thinks Ann will keep Lincoln on track.
(d) Judge Green is against it; he thinks Ann will be a hindrance to Lincoln.

4. How old is Abe Lincoln at the time of Act 2, Scene 4 in his Springfield law office?
(a) 72-years-old.
(b) 45-years-old.
(c) 27-years-old.
(d) 31-years-old.

5. What does Lincoln's teacher suggest Lincoln do to improve his life?
(a) Find a woman to marry.
(b) Get a law degree.
(c) Move out of town.
(d) Consider becoming a minister.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Scene 2, Act 4, Lincoln receives a letter from his old friend, Seth Gale. What is Gale worrying about?

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

3. What is Lincoln studying in the opening scene?

4. What is the purpose of Edwards' visit to New Salem in Act 1, Scene 2?

5. How does the weather complement Lincoln's mood when he arrives at the home of the Greens' with news of Ann's death?

(see the answer key)

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