2. What causes Lincoln to change his mind about his future?
(a) He understands he's not getting any younger or better looking, so it's time to settle down.
(b) After meeting Seth Gale, Lincoln realizes his destiny is in national service, as Mary always said.
(c) After seeing Seth Gale's son, Lincoln realizes how much he wants children.
(d) He fails as a farmer and sees he must return to politics.

3. What is the subject of the speech Lincoln is studying in the first scene?
(a) The upcoming union of North and South; the speaker objects.
(b) The right of states to secede from the Union; the speaker approves.
(c) South Carolina's decision to break away from North Carolina; the speaker approves.
(d) The right of states to secede from the Union; the speaker objects.

4. Why is Mary Todd so sure that Lincoln will be a success, and not stop to tell jokes, as her sister predicts?
(a) Because she is strong enough to make sure he moves along the road of success without stopping.
(b) Because she knows that Lincoln is not very good at telling jokes and has a strong streak of ambition.
(c) Because Lincoln has confided his dream of becoming a successful merchant and moving to New York.
(d) She doesn't care if he's a success; she has a huge inheritance that will support them both.

5. How does Act 1, Scene 3, in which Ann Rutledge dies, come to an end?
(a) The scene ends when Lincoln stumbles offstage, leaving his friends worried about his fate.
(b) The scene concludes with Lincoln on his knees in the attic, sobbing.
(c) The scene ends with only a beam of light from Abe's attic illuminating the stage.
(d) The scene ends with a prayer spoken by Nancy Green.