Abe Lincoln in Illinois Quiz | Eight Week Quiz D

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Abe Lincoln in Illinois Quiz | Eight Week Quiz D

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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 2, Scene 6.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Bowling Green call Lincoln "an artful dodger" in Act 2, Scene 4?
(a) Lincoln continually evades running for any office that would require him to take a public stand on slavery.
(b) Lincoln is an accomplished amateur boxer who never takes a blow to the chin.
(c) Lincoln manages to slip away from debt collectors just when they are closing in on him.
(d) Lincoln has left a number of women at the altar.

2. What reason does Lincoln give in Act 2, Scene 4 for turning down the opportunity to speak against slavery?
(a) He is feuding with the president of the organization that wants him to speak.
(b) The sponsoring organization is "a pack of hell-raising fanatics."
(c) He is pro-slavery.
(d) He has a date on the night of the rally.

3. What is the "good joke" Lincoln plans to tell Bowling Green at the end of Act 1, Scene 2 in the Rutledge Tavern?
(a) That Ann Rutledge has run off to marry Josh Speed.
(b) That he will be a candidate for the assembly of the State of Illinois.
(c) That a chicken crossed the road to get to the other side.
(d) That Jack Armstrong, of the Clancy Groves boys, will run for the State Assembly.

4. Who gave the speech that Lincoln's teacher has him read?
(a) Alexander Hamilton.
(b) Daniel Webster.
(c) James Madison.
(d) George Washington.

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 call a physician to treat Lincoln's stress.
(b) He asks them to keep Lincoln with them and not let him out of their sight.
(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.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the mood of the speech Lincoln is asked to read in the first scene?

2. According to Nancy Green in Act 1, Scene 3, why can't Lincoln face life without a woman by his side?

3. What is Lincoln studying in the opening scene?

4. Who is President of the United States at the time Edwards visits New Salem to meet Lincoln?

5. What is Lincoln's attitude about people before he meets Ann Rutledge?

(see the answer key)

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