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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. Who is Billy Herndon?
(a) The illegitimate son of Josh Speed.
(b) A law clerk in Lincoln's office.
(c) A client of Lincoln's who is accused of murder.
(d) The boy who delivers mid-afternoon coffee and lottery tickets.

2. What is the name of Seth Gale's young son?
(a) Joshua.
(b) Jimmy.
(c) Jonathon.
(d) Jeremy.

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

4. What state delivers the final votes needed for Lincoln's victory?
(a) Georgia.
(b) New York.
(c) Illinois.
(d) Missouri.

5. What is Lincoln's response to a poem he reads regarding life and death?
(a) He likes it: "It sure is good...it's fine!
(b) He finds it strange: "I don't get the meaning of it, at all."
(c) It depresses him: "Life is sure 'nuff short, why think about death?"
(d) He is inspired to write his own poetry: "I've got a thought, Teacher, give me a pencil."

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the fear of those assigned to protect Lincoln on his way to Washington?

2. What is Billy Herndon's flaw?

3. How does Lincoln intend to communicate his intentions to Mary Todd?

4. In Scene 2, Act 4, Lincoln receives a letter from his old friend, Seth Gale. What is Gale worrying about?

5. How is the crowd outside receiving voting results?

(see the answer key)

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