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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. In Scene 2, Act 4, Lincoln receives a letter from his old friend, Seth Gale. What is Gale worrying about?
(a) The possible annexation of Texas, which would result in the extension of slavery through all the territories.
(b) Gale's property taxes are going sky-high to pay for liberation of the slaves.
(c) His wife's increasingly bizarre behavior.
(d) The prospect of his father's death and the debts he will inherit.

2. What is the mood of the speech Lincoln is asked to read in the first scene?
(a) Subjunctive.
(b) Indicative.
(c) Potential.
(d) Infinitive.

3. In a poem that Lincoln reads in the first scene, what is it that the poet finds strange about people?
(a) They think of death as an awakening.
(b) They look forward to death, even when life is good.
(c) They dance through life unaware of pleasure.
(d) They are afraid to face death alone.

4. Who admits being the one who suggested recruiting Lincoln to run for office?
(a) Josh Speed.
(b) Ann Rutledge.
(c) Seth Gale.
(d) Jack Armstrong.

5. What is happening when Lincoln enters Rutledge Tavern to deliver mail?
(a) The Clancy Groves boys are buying a round of whiskey for everyone.
(b) The Clancy Groves boys have the judge trapped behind the bar.
(c) A local bully is angling for a fight with Ninian Edwards.
(d) Ben Mattling is having a heart attack.

Short Answer Questions

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

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

5. Who does Lincoln blame for all the political strife in the country?

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