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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) Asking Ann Rutledge to consider him as a suitor.
(b) Taking over the family farm from his sick father.
(c) Asking town officials for a raise in his wages as postmaster.
(d) Running down to the town picnic for a piece of pie.

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

3. What is the subject of the speech Lincoln is studying in the first scene?
(a) The right of states to secede from the Union; the speaker objects.
(b) The upcoming union of North and South; the speaker objects.
(c) The right of states to secede from the Union; the speaker approves.
(d) South Carolina's decision to break away from North Carolina; the speaker approves.

4. What is Bowling Green's attitude toward the possibility of Lincoln marrying Ann Rutledge?
(a) Judge Green is against it; he thinks Ann will be a hindrance to Lincoln.
(b) He's for the marriage; Ann's family has a lot of money to spend on campaigns.
(c) He is against the marriage; he knows Ann has been seeing someone else.
(d) He's all for the marriage; he thinks Ann will keep Lincoln on track.

5. What is Josh Speed's understanding of Lincoln's personality?
(a) Lincoln can't control his manic-depressive episodes and constantly makes a fool of himself.
(b) Lincoln is obsessive-compulsive and can't stop counting fence posts.
(c) Lincoln is a great fool with an odd understanding of the law.
(d) Lincoln is a hopeless hypochondriac who reads Hamlet.

Short Answer Questions

1. Does Lincoln agree, in Act 2, Scene 6, with Josh's suggestion about his mental health?

2. How does Lincoln surprise Ann Rutledge while she is clearing tables during Act 1, Scene 2?

3. What is it about politics that Lincoln dislikes?

4. Who does Ninian Edwards believe might be instigating the prospect of marriage between Abe Lincoln and Mary Todd?

5. Who are the main characters in the first scene of the play?

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