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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 3, Scene 12.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is Billy Herndon's flaw?
(a) He kills compulsively.
(b) He is a womanizer.
(c) He drinks too much and too often.
(d) He cheats at cards.

2. What happens at the end of Act 2, Scene 4 that proves Lincoln's claim that he is a social success?
(a) Nancy Green accepts a job as his social secretary to keep track of his dates.
(b) Mary Todd sends Lincoln a thank-you note for a pleasant evening the previous week.
(c) Josh Speed introduces Lincoln to his sister.
(d) Ninian Edwards invites Lincoln home for dinner.

3. When Lincoln suggests he wants to die in Act 1, Scene 3, how do his friends respond?
(a) They insist he stay and try to get some sleep.
(b) They fall to their knees and beg him to reconsider.
(c) They promise to introduce him to other women.
(d) They agree that it might be best if he dies.

4. Who gave the speech that Lincoln's teacher has him read?
(a) George Washington.
(b) Daniel Webster.
(c) Alexander Hamilton.
(d) James Madison.

5. According to Josh, how is Lincoln doing in the State Assembly?
(a) Not well; he's been rabble-rousing with speeches against slavery.
(b) Not well; he sits and draws his three dollars a day without paying attention.
(c) Fabulously well; he's shown himself to be a natural leader.
(d) Great; he's getting kickbacks for legislation he sponsors.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What is Lincoln doing as he waits for the voting results?

3. What are the five indicative moods, as Lincoln knows them?

4. What do the red flags mean in the map of states in Lincoln's campaign headquarters?

5. How old is Abe Lincoln at the time of Act 2, Scene 4 in his Springfield law office?

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