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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 1, Scene 3.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does the weather complement Lincoln's mood when he arrives at the home of the Greens' with news of Ann's death?
(a) The weather is as clear as his conscience.
(b) A blizzard settles in, reflecting the cold that has settled in his heart.
(c) The wind howls in agony along with him.
(d) The weather is as stormy as his mood.

2. What subject is always heavy on Lincoln's mind?
(a) That he'll never have a chance to run for public office.
(b) That his partner will buy the store where Abe works and fire him.
(c) That if he ever gets out of debt, he'll get right back in again.
(d) That he will fail at the job of postmaster.

3. Where is Abe Lincoln staying while in New Salem in Act 1, Scene 3?
(a) In Rutledge's Tavern.
(b) With Ann Rutledge's family.
(c) At the home of Bowling and Nancy Green.
(d) In a barn belonging to Josh Speed.

4. What is the purpose of Edwards' visit to New Salem in Act 1, Scene 2?
(a) To announce his own run for the presidency.
(b) To recruit Lincoln to run for the State Assembly.
(c) To look at the Rutledge Tavern as an investment.
(d) To bring law and order to New Salem.

5. What is Lincoln's response to a poem he reads regarding life and death?
(a) He is inspired to write his own poetry: "I've got a thought, Teacher, give me a pencil."
(b) He finds it strange: "I don't get the meaning of it, at all."
(c) He likes it: "It sure is good...it's fine!
(d) It depresses him: "Life is sure 'nuff short, why think about death?"

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Lincoln's attitude about people before he meets Ann Rutledge?

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

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

4. What is the subject of the speech Lincoln is studying in the first scene?

5. What is the weather, as the Greens sit in their parlor, waiting for Abe to return from Ann Rutledge's home?

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