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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 are the five indicative moods, as Lincoln knows them?
(a) Meditative, Imperial, Possible, Subjective and Infinite.
(b) Commanding, Questioning, Doubting, Inferior and Decisive.
(c) Indicative, Imperative, Potential, Subjunctive and Infinitive.
(d) Sad, Glad, Mad, Grumpy and Giddy.

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 he will fail at the job of postmaster.
(c) That his partner will buy the store where Abe works and fire him.
(d) That if he ever gets out of debt, he'll get right back in again.

3. What is Bowling Green's attitude toward the possibility of Lincoln marrying Ann Rutledge?
(a) He's all for the marriage; he thinks Ann will keep Lincoln on track.
(b) He is against the marriage; he knows Ann has been seeing someone else.
(c) Judge Green is against it; he thinks Ann will be a hindrance to Lincoln.
(d) He's for the marriage; Ann's family has a lot of money to spend on campaigns.

4. What is happening when Lincoln enters Rutledge Tavern to deliver mail?
(a) A local bully is angling for a fight with Ninian Edwards.
(b) Ben Mattling is having a heart attack.
(c) The Clancy Groves boys have the judge trapped behind the bar.
(d) The Clancy Groves boys are buying a round of whiskey for everyone.

5. Who have Bowling Green, Ninian Edwards and Josh Speed come to New Salem to see?
(a) Seth Gale
(b) Ann Rutledge.
(c) Ben Mattling.
(d) Abe Lincoln.

Short Answer Questions

1. When Lincoln suggests he wants to die in Act 1, Scene 3, how do his friends respond?

2. What is the local gossip in New Salem about Ann Rutledge?

3. Who are the main characters in the first scene of the play?

4. What does Ann's love do for Lincoln?

5. How does the weather complement Lincoln's mood when he arrives at the home of the Greens' with news of Ann's death?

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