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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. What is Lincoln's attitude toward people?
(a) He likes them one-to-one, but crowds scare him.
(b) He loves being in a crowd, but feels anxious one-to-one.
(c) He is afraid of them, unless he has known them all his life.
(d) He dislikes people because of their inhumanity.

2. How much would Lincoln be paid as a member of the legislature?
(a) $3 a day.
(b) Nothing, it's a volunteer job.
(c) $5 a day.
(d) $2.50 a day.

3. What piece of advice does Ninian Andrews give Lincoln concerning Mary Todd in Act 2, Scene 6?
(a) He says Lincoln should keep a tight rein on her ambitions and delusions of grandeur.
(b) He says Lincoln should always follow her advice because she has a good head for politics.
(c) He tells Lincoln that Mary Todd should be committed to a hospital.
(d) He suggests giving in to her every whim in order to keep life happy.

4. Why is Ann's death such a setback to Lincoln?
(a) He fears any woman who loves him is doomed to an early death, like his mother.
(b) He doesn't feel he will be taken seriously as a candidate if he is single.
(c) Ann wrote his speeches; without her, he has nothing to say.
(d) He depended on Ann's connections to the politically powerful in Washington.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Who have Bowling Green, Ninian Edwards and Josh Speed come to New Salem to see?

2. What is Josh Speed's understanding of Lincoln's personality?

3. What does Mary Todd say when asked in Act. 2, Scene 5, if she is considering marriage to Lincoln?

4. What are Mary's first words to Abe when he arrives after a two-year absence?

5. In the debate, Douglas says Lincoln appears innocent but is very good at doing something dangerous with his words. What is it?

(see the answer key)

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