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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. Where is Abe Lincoln staying while in New Salem in Act 1, Scene 3?
(a) In Rutledge's Tavern.
(b) With Ann Rutledge's family.
(c) At the home of Bowling and Nancy Green.
(d) In a barn belonging to Josh Speed.

2. Who is Ninian Edwards?
(a) Son of the Illinois governor.
(b) Uncle of Elizabeth Edwards.
(c) Josh Speed's stepbrother.
(d) A merchant passing through New Salem.

3. In the debate, Lincoln accuses Douglas of pandering to both sides of the slavery issue. What does he mean?
(a) Refusing to take a stand either for or against slavery.
(b) Breathing heavily whenever the issue becomes heated.
(c) Offering a trip to China to see the giant Pandas if a compromise is reached.
(d) Telling the South he's for slavery and the North that it shouldn't be allowed to spread.

4. In a poem that Lincoln reads in the first scene, what is it that the poet finds strange about people?
(a) They think of death as an awakening.
(b) They dance through life unaware of pleasure.
(c) They are afraid to face death alone.
(d) They look forward to death, even when life is good.

5. Mary Todd enters Act 2, Scene 10 while Lincoln is talking with his sons and objects to something the oldest son is doing. What is it?
(a) Scratching under his arm.
(b) Smoking in the parlor.
(c) Playing the piano with sticky fingers.
(d) Putting his feet on the furniture.

Short Answer Questions

1. Lincoln says he has come to believe something about himself and Mary. What is it?

2. How does the weather complement Lincoln's mood when he arrives at the home of the Greens' with news of Ann's death?

3. How does Mary Todd characterize the life her sister and brother-in-law have chosen?

4. What does Lincoln's companion think of Lincoln's plan for his wedding?

5. What is the wedding gift Ninian has brought Abe?

(see the answer key)

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