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

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

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

4. What is the plan that Seth Gale and Lincoln have for their futures?
(a) To attend law school and go into practice together.
(b) To move west, to Nebraska.
(c) To move to California, in search of gold.
(d) To relocate to Springfield and open a general store.

5. In a poem that Lincoln reads in the first scene, what is it that the poet finds strange about people?
(a) They are afraid to face death alone.
(b) They think of death as an awakening.
(c) They look forward to death, even when life is good.
(d) They dance through life unaware of pleasure.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is President of the United States at the time Edwards visits New Salem to meet Lincoln?

2. Why can't Lincoln bring himself to shoot a deer?

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

4. What is Lincoln studying in the opening scene?

5. Who is Ann Rutledge?

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