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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. When Act 2, Scene 4 opens in Lincoln's Springfield law office, how much time has passed since the death of Ann Rutledge?
(a) Six months.
(b) Thirteen years.
(c) Five years.
(d) Two years.

2. What is the setting of Act 2, Scene 5 and what does it convey about the occupants?
(a) The setting is Ninian Edwards' home and it conveys a sense of genteel poverty.
(b) The setting is a grand ballroom and it conveys the gala celebration of political victory.
(c) The setting is Lincoln's log cabin and it conveys a feeling of bachelor solitude.
(d) The setting is the parlor of Ninian Edwards' home and it conveys a comfortable upper-class life.

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

4. How does Lincoln describe Douglas' verbal skills?
(a) He juggles bullets.
(b) He keeps 10 daggers flashing in the air.
(c) He uses smoke and mirrors.
(d) He slings arrows like Zeus.

5. Who does Ninian Edwards believe might be instigating the prospect of marriage between Abe Lincoln and Mary Todd?
(a) Judge Bowling Green.
(b) Abe Lincoln.
(c) Elizabeth Edwards' father.
(d) Mary Todd.

Short Answer Questions

1. What causes Lincoln to change his mind about his future?

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

3. What is a benefit of being in the state capitol that might entice Lincoln to run for office?

4. What happens at the end of Act 2, Scene 4 that proves Lincoln's claim that he is a social success?

5. How does Mary Todd describe Lincoln's behavior and absence over the previous two years?

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