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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 1, Scene 2.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What is the "good joke" Lincoln plans to tell Bowling Green at the end of Act 1, Scene 2 in the Rutledge Tavern?
(a) That Ann Rutledge has run off to marry Josh Speed.
(b) That Jack Armstrong, of the Clancy Groves boys, will run for the State Assembly.
(c) That he will be a candidate for the assembly of the State of Illinois.
(d) That a chicken crossed the road to get to the other side.

3. What is the local gossip in New Salem about Ann Rutledge?
(a) She is secretly a witch.
(b) She has been jilted by her fiance, who left town.
(c) She is in love with Abe Lincoln.
(d) She is in line for a job as the town's teacher.

4. Who is Ninian Edwards?
(a) Josh Speed's stepbrother.
(b) Uncle of Elizabeth Edwards.
(c) A merchant passing through New Salem.
(d) Son of the Illinois governor.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the mood of the speech Lincoln is asked to read in the first scene?

2. What is Lincoln's response to a poem he reads regarding life and death?

3. How much would Lincoln be paid as a member of the legislature?

4. In a poem given to Lincoln by his teacher in the first scene, life is compared to what?

5. How does Lincoln surprise Ann Rutledge while she is clearing tables during Act 1, Scene 2?

(see the answer key)

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