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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 3, Scene 10.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Jack Armstrong tell Seth Gale about Lincoln while they wait for Lincoln's arrival in Act 2, Scene 7?
(a) Lincoln "is his same comical old self."
(b) Lincoln has "slipped down and ain't much like his comical self."
(c) Lincoln "ain't the same since he married Mary Todd."
(d) Lincoln has "come up in town and thinks too much of himself."

2. What does Mary Todd tell her brother-in-law when he asks why she has chosen him as a husband?
(a) She responds that Lincoln will provide a life of stability and security.
(b) She believes Lincoln is destined for wealth and fame, which she craves.
(c) She can't give him a simple answer, but his is the life and destiny she wants to share.
(d) She says she loves Lincoln's political ambitions and his resemblance to Lochinvar.

3. Who have Bowling Green, Ninian Edwards and Josh Speed come to New Salem to see?
(a) Ben Mattling.
(b) Ann Rutledge.
(c) Seth Gale
(d) Abe Lincoln.

4. Who is President of the United States at the time Edwards visits New Salem to meet Lincoln?
(a) Alexander Hamilton.
(b) John Glenn.
(c) Andrew Jackson.
(d) Thomas Jefferson.

5. How does Mary Todd describe Lincoln's behavior and absence over the previous two years?
(a) Alcoholism.
(b) A severe illness.
(c) Amnesia.
(d) A psychotic break.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Act 2, Scene 5, does Lincoln ask Mary Todd to marry him?

2. Where has Lincoln been, just before he arrives at the Edwards' home in Act 2, Scene 5?

3. What university does Lincoln's oldest son attend?

4. Who does Lincoln blame for all the political strife in the country?

5. What institution does Douglas use to bolster his argument that negroes are not equal under the Constitution?

(see the answer key)

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