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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 3, Scene 10.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who does Lincoln blame for all the political strife in the country?
(a) The Abolitionists.
(b) The Whigs.
(c) The British.
(d) The U.S. Army.

2. What last ditch effort does Mary Todd's sister make to prevent a proposal from Lincoln toward the end of Act 2, Scene 5?
(a) She spills a pot of hot tea on Lincoln's lap.
(b) She begs Mary to put the children to bed.
(c) She produces a fan and uses it to flirt with Lincoln, to show he wouldn't be a faithful husband.
(d) She begins yelling at her sister, causing Ninian to slap her and drag her from the room.

3. What subject is always heavy on Lincoln's mind?
(a) That if he ever gets out of debt, he'll get right back in again.
(b) That his partner will buy the store where Abe works and fire him.
(c) That he'll never have a chance to run for public office.
(d) That he will fail at the job of postmaster.

4. Why has Lincoln come to see Mary Todd in Act 2, Scene 8?
(a) He has come to give word of his engagement to another woman.
(b) He has come for dinner, at the invitation of her brother-in-law.
(c) He has hopes she will revive his political career.
(d) He has come to apologize for breaking their engagement.

5. What is a benefit of being in the state capitol that might entice Lincoln to run for office?
(a) The opportunity to learn from the finest lawyers in the state.
(b) He will be able to collect extra money by doing favors for friends.
(c) The chance to have suits made that will have sleeves that are long enough for his arms.
(d) Women will seek him out for marriage.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the setting of the first scene of Abe Lincoln in Illinois?

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

3. What are three things Lincoln likes about Ann Rutledge?

4. What is Bowling Green's attitude toward the possibility of Lincoln marrying Ann Rutledge?

5. Why is Mary Todd so sure that Lincoln will be a success, and not stop to tell jokes, as her sister predicts?

(see the answer key)

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