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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. What is the weather, as the Greens sit in their parlor, waiting for Abe to return from Ann Rutledge's home?
(a) A gentle breeze ruffles the leaves of autumn trees.
(b) It is storming, windy and rainy.
(c) A blizzard is going on.
(d) The sun is shining brightly.

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

3. How does Lincoln feel after Ann's death?
(a) He is relieved because he had begun to doubt her love.
(b) He feels guilty because she got brain sickness and he did not.
(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 does Act 1, Scene 3, in which Ann Rutledge dies, come to an end?
(a) The scene ends with a prayer spoken by Nancy Green.
(b) The scene ends with only a beam of light from Abe's attic illuminating the stage.
(c) The scene ends when Lincoln stumbles offstage, leaving his friends worried about his fate.
(d) The scene concludes with Lincoln on his knees in the attic, sobbing.

5. What is the mood of the speech Lincoln is asked to read in the first scene?
(a) Potential.
(b) Subjunctive.
(c) Indicative.
(d) Infinitive.

Short Answer Questions

1. What are three things Lincoln likes about Ann Rutledge?

2. According to Josh, how is Lincoln doing in the State Assembly?

3. What is happening when Lincoln enters Rutledge Tavern to deliver mail?

4. What is the "good joke" Lincoln plans to tell Bowling Green at the end of Act 1, Scene 2 in the Rutledge Tavern?

5. Why does Lincoln return to New Salem in Act 1, Scene 3?

(see the answer key)

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