1. Why does Bowling Green call Lincoln "an artful dodger" in Act 2, Scene 4?
(a) Lincoln has left a number of women at the altar.
(b) Lincoln manages to slip away from debt collectors just when they are closing in on him.
(c) Lincoln continually evades running for any office that would require him to take a public stand on slavery.
(d) Lincoln is an accomplished amateur boxer who never takes a blow to the chin.

2. What are three things Lincoln likes about Ann Rutledge?
(a) She's good-looking, sensible and wants a large family.
(b) She's smart, pretty and owns property.
(c) She's sensible, brave and good-looking.
(d) She's brave, pretty and a political asset.

3. When Lincoln arrives at the Edwards' home in Act 2, Scene 5, does he sense tension between Mary Todd and her sister?
(a) He is so intent on asking for Mary's hand in marriage, he doesn't even notice her sister is in the room.
(b) Yes, he feels there is electricity in the air, but tries to make casual conversation.
(c) Yes, he's aware of tension but assumes it's due to the bad marriage of Ninian and Mary's sister.
(d) He's oblivious to the tension, even though the two women are red-faced and teary-eyed.

4. What are Mary's first words to Abe when he arrives after a two-year absence?
(a) "Mr. Lincoln, you are not my idea of a good man."
(b) "You should be ashamed of yourself, Mr. Lincoln."
(c) "I always knew you would return to me, Abe."
(d) "I'm glad to see you again, Mr. Lincoln."

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