1. What is the setting of the first scene of Abe Lincoln in Illinois?
(a) A cabin near New Salem, Illionois, which belongs to Lincoln's teacher.
(b) A log cabin in the woods of Missouri.
(c) A riverboat on the mighty Mississippi.
(d) A tavern in Springfield.

2. How does Mary Todd respond to Lincoln's proposal at the end of Act 2, Scene 5?
(a) She grabs his hands, looks deeply into his eyes and whispers the word "yes."
(b) She laughs and laughs, then says she'll think it over seriously and get back to him.
(c) First she acts surprised, then meekly agrees with a timid "yes."
(d) She doesn't--the scene ends with the lights fading before he pops the question.

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

4. What happens to Ann Rutledge?
(a) She runs away to Chicago to attend law school.
(b) Bitten by a mosquito, she is paralzyed and left speechless.
(c) She meets a wealthy man, marries him and moves West.
(d) She dies of a brain sickness.

5. In Act 2, Scene 4, why is Billy Herndon disappointed with Lincoln?
(a) Lincoln is courting more than one woman at a time.
(b) Lincoln is an unsuccessful lawyer and the firm is losing money.
(c) Lincoln is considering buying slaves.
(d) Lincoln won't speak out in a fiery way for his own beliefs.