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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 2, Scene 8.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who is Ninian Edwards?
(a) Josh Speed's stepbrother.
(b) Son of the Illinois governor.
(c) Uncle of Elizabeth Edwards.
(d) A merchant passing through New Salem.

2. How does the weather complement Lincoln's mood when he arrives at the home of the Greens' with news of Ann's death?
(a) A blizzard settles in, reflecting the cold that has settled in his heart.
(b) The weather is as stormy as his mood.
(c) The weather is as clear as his conscience.
(d) The wind howls in agony along with him.

3. What is Billy Herndon's flaw?
(a) He cheats at cards.
(b) He kills compulsively.
(c) He drinks too much and too often.
(d) He is a womanizer.

4. Ninian Andrews arrives at Lincoln's office and learns about a sad event. What is it?
(a) Lincoln's dog, Rufus, has been killed in a hunting mishap.
(b) The death of Lincoln's friend, Bowling Green.
(c) Seth Gale's mother is dead of malaria.
(d) Jack Armstrong is in jail for murder.

5. What is Billy Herndon's attitude toward Mary Todd on the day Lincoln is to be married?
(a) He is too drunk to really care, but he makes an insincere toast to the couple's happiness.
(b) Herndon doesn't like Mary Todd, but he likes her ambitions for Lincoln.
(c) Herndon likes Mary Todd, but feels it will be a mistake for her to goad Lincoln into politics.
(d) He is opposed to the marriage because he's heard bad things about Mary Todd's temper.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where has Lincoln been, just before he arrives at the Edwards' home in Act 2, Scene 5?

2. What characteristics make Mary Todd a good catch in the eyes of most people?

3. Who is Elizabeth Edwards?

4. What piece of advice does Ninian Andrews give Lincoln concerning Mary Todd in Act 2, Scene 6?

5. What is Billy Herndon's reaction to Lincoln's reasons for breaking off the engagement?

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