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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. Billy Herndon, Lincoln's law clerk, arrives in Act 2, Scene 6. What is his condition?
(a) He has quit drinking and is sober.
(b) He's debilitated by swamp fever.
(c) He's drunk, as usual.
(d) He's suffering from an early case of swine flu.

2. In Act 2, Scene 4, who arrives unexpectedly at Lincoln's office to visit?
(a) Bowling and Nancy Green.
(b) Seth Gale and Nancy Green.
(c) Bowling Green and Josh Speed.
(d) Ann Rutledge and Josh Speed.

3. What is the setting of the first scene of Abe Lincoln in Illinois?
(a) A tavern in Springfield.
(b) A cabin near New Salem, Illionois, which belongs to Lincoln's teacher.
(c) A log cabin in the woods of Missouri.
(d) A riverboat on the mighty Mississippi.

4. Why does Mary agree to the public humiliation of taking Lincoln back after two years?
(a) She never worries about what others think of her.
(b) The humiliation will be wiped out by "ultimate triumph."
(c) She will control Lincoln by using his shame about their broken engagement.
(d) Lincoln promises to make a public declaration of his undying love on the courthouse steps.

5. What is Mary Todd's lifelong dream for herself?
(a) That she will marry the President of the United States.
(b) That she will live a simple life, raising children.
(c) That she will become President of the United States.
(d) That she will be able to nominate Supreme Court justices.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Lincoln's attitude toward people?

2. How does Mary Todd describe her part in the break-up of the engagement to Lincoln?

3. Who is Ann Rutledge?

4. What is Mary Todd's reaction to word of Lincoln's arrival at her home In Act 2, Scene 8?

5. Where is Abe Lincoln staying while in New Salem in Act 1, Scene 3?

(see the answer key)

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