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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. In Scene 2, Act 4, what office is Lincoln seeking?
(a) Member of the Electoral College.
(b) President of the Springfield School Board.
(c) President of the United States.
(d) Springfield's combined office of dogcatcher and postmaster.

2. What does Lincoln do with his notes before he begins speaking in the debate with Douglas?
(a) Puts them in his hat.
(b) Rips them to pieces.
(c) Puts them on the podium.
(d) Sticks them under his chair.

3. How does the weather complement Lincoln's mood when he arrives at the home of the Greens' with news of Ann's death?
(a) The wind howls in agony along with him.
(b) A blizzard settles in, reflecting the cold that has settled in his heart.
(c) The weather is as clear as his conscience.
(d) The weather is as stormy as his mood.

4. At the beginning of Act 3, Scene 10, Lincoln is sitting in his parlor with his sons. How many did he have?
(a) Four.
(b) Seven.
(c) Two.
(d) Three.

5. What is Billy Herndon's attitude toward Mary Todd on the day Lincoln is to be married?
(a) Herndon likes Mary Todd, but feels it will be a mistake for her to goad Lincoln into politics.
(b) Herndon doesn't like Mary Todd, but he likes her ambitions for Lincoln.
(c) He is too drunk to really care, but he makes an insincere toast to the couple's happiness.
(d) He is opposed to the marriage because he's heard bad things about Mary Todd's temper.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who does Ninian Edwards believe might be instigating the prospect of marriage between Abe Lincoln and Mary Todd?

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

3. Douglas accuses Lincoln of having sympathy for slaves but no sympathy for another suffering group of people. Who are they?

4. After 18 years of marriage to Lincoln, what is it that Mary Todd is bitter about?

5. How does Mary Todd respond to Lincoln's proposal at the end of Act 2, Scene 5?

(see the answer key)

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