1. What does Lincoln do that impresses Ninian Edwards in Act 1, Scene 2?
(a) Lincoln diffuses the tension with the Clancy Groves boys.
(b) Lincoln announces there is free pie in the town square.
(c) Lincoln gets everyone's attention by firing his pistol at the ceiling.
(d) Lincoln punches a bully who is threatening Ann Rutledge.

2. What is Josh Speed's request to the Greens as he departs at the end of Act 1, Scene 3?
(a) He requests they accompany Lincoln to Springfield for opening of the Legislature.
(b) He asks them to call a physician to treat Lincoln's stress.
(c) He asks them to keep Lincoln with them and not let him out of their sight.
(d) He wants them to take copious notes about Lincoln's mood.

3. How does Lincoln feel after Ann's death?
(a) He feels guilty because she got brain sickness and he did not.
(b) He is relieved because he had begun to doubt her love.
(c) He knows her death is for the best, and that he will be able to concentrate better without her.
(d) He feels he should die to be with her again or he will go crazy.

4. How much would Lincoln be paid as a member of the legislature?
(a) Nothing, it's a volunteer job.
(b) $3 a day.
(c) $2.50 a day.
(d) $5 a day.

5. What is the subject of the speech Lincoln is studying in the first scene?
(a) The right of states to secede from the Union; the speaker approves.
(b) The right of states to secede from the Union; the speaker objects.
(c) South Carolina's decision to break away from North Carolina; the speaker approves.
(d) The upcoming union of North and South; the speaker objects.