1. 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) It depresses him: "Life is sure 'nuff short, why think about death?"
(d) He likes it: "It sure is good...it's fine!

2. What is the setting of Act 2, Scene 5 and what does it convey about the occupants?
(a) The setting is Lincoln's log cabin and it conveys a feeling of bachelor solitude.
(b) The setting is the parlor of Ninian Edwards' home and it conveys a comfortable upper-class life.
(c) The setting is Ninian Edwards' home and it conveys a sense of genteel poverty.
(d) The setting is a grand ballroom and it conveys the gala celebration of political victory.

3. What is the local gossip in New Salem about Ann Rutledge?
(a) She is in line for a job as the town's teacher.
(b) She is secretly a witch.
(c) She has been jilted by her fiance, who left town.
(d) She is in love with Abe Lincoln.

4. Who is Elizabeth Edwards?
(a) The woman Abe Lincoln loves and wants to marry.
(b) The wife of a one-time presidential candidate.
(c) Mary Todd's sister and Ninian Edwards' wife.
(d) The author of two memoirs.

5. What last ditch effort does Mary Todd's sister make to prevent a proposal from Lincoln toward the end of Act 2, Scene 5?
(a) She begins yelling at her sister, causing Ninian to slap her and drag her from the room.
(b) She begs Mary to put the children to bed.
(c) She produces a fan and uses it to flirt with Lincoln, to show he wouldn't be a faithful husband.
(d) She spills a pot of hot tea on Lincoln's lap.