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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. What, besides politics, does Lincoln have on his mind during the scene in the Rutledge Tavern?
(a) Taking over the family farm from his sick father.
(b) Running down to the town picnic for a piece of pie.
(c) Asking town officials for a raise in his wages as postmaster.
(d) Asking Ann Rutledge to consider him as a suitor.

2. What is Lincoln's attitude about people before he meets Ann Rutledge?
(a) All people are to a degree insane, but that shouldn't stop one from getting close to them.
(b) The best thing is to take a vow of silence in order not to be bothered by fools.
(c) Getting close to others is the best antidote in the world to loneliness.
(d) It's best not to get too close to people; they see the insanity behind the surface.

3. How does Lincoln intend to communicate his intentions to Mary Todd?
(a) In an email.
(b) In person.
(c) In a letter.
(d) In a telegram.

4. When Lincoln suggests he wants to die in Act 1, Scene 3, how do his friends respond?
(a) They insist he stay and try to get some sleep.
(b) They agree that it might be best if he dies.
(c) They promise to introduce him to other women.
(d) They fall to their knees and beg him to reconsider.

5. What is Lincoln's initial response to the idea of running for office?
(a) He is angry because he thinks the idea is a bad joke.
(b) He weeps because his friends think so highly of him.
(c) He's excited and jumps at the chance.
(d) He thinks it's a comical notion and not a good idea.

Short Answer Questions

1. According to Josh, how is Lincoln doing in the State Assembly?

2. What is Billy Herndon's flaw?

3. What last ditch effort does Mary Todd's sister make to prevent a proposal from Lincoln toward the end of Act 2, Scene 5?

4. On which holiday does Act 1, Scene 2 take place?

5. Why can't Lincoln bring himself to shoot a deer?

(see the answer key)

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