1. Lincoln and Mary Todd are getting married, yet he seems to be in despair. Why?
(a) He wants to break the engagement and leave Mary Todd at the altar.
(b) Mary Todd has run off with Billy Herndon.
(c) Mary Todd has written him a letter, breaking their engagement.
(d) He discovers he loves Elizabeth Edwards, not Mary Todd.

2. Who is fetching water for Seth Gale's sick son in Act 2, Scene 7?
(a) Gobey, a free negro who works for the family.
(b) Gobey, a runaway slave.
(c) The Gale family slave, Gobey.
(d) Seth Gale's good friend, Gobey.

3. What happens at the end of Act 2, Scene 4 that proves Lincoln's claim that he is a social success?
(a) Mary Todd sends Lincoln a thank-you note for a pleasant evening the previous week.
(b) Nancy Green accepts a job as his social secretary to keep track of his dates.
(c) Ninian Edwards invites Lincoln home for dinner.
(d) Josh Speed introduces Lincoln to his sister.

4. When Lincoln suggests he wants to die in Act 1, Scene 3, how do his friends respond?
(a) They agree that it might be best if he dies.
(b) They promise to introduce him to other women.
(c) They fall to their knees and beg him to reconsider.
(d) They insist he stay and try to get some sleep.

5. How does Mary Todd describe her part in the break-up of the engagement to Lincoln?
(a) She agrees her incessant chatter drove Lincoln crazy.
(b) She acknowledges pushing him too hard to fulfill her ambitions.
(c) She knows her lack of confidence in his ability made him sad.
(d) She admits her love was based on financial greed.