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

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

3. What opinion does Elizabeth Edwards have of Abe Lincoln?
(a) She calls him elegant, cultivated and likely to be rich some day soon.
(b) Compared to other men, he would be at the top of her list of potential husbands.
(c) She thinks he's divinely good-looking, but shiftless.
(d) She says he has a simple soul and is a most amiable creature, but not suitable as a husband.

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

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