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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. In the debate, Douglas says Lincoln appears innocent but is very good at doing something dangerous with his words. What is it?
(a) Tossing verbal lightning bolts with lethal force.
(b) Aiming verbal volleys with the accuracy of a sharpshooter.
(c) Flinging words like David flung stones.
(d) Inserting daggers between an opponent's ribs.

2. Where has Lincoln been, just before he arrives at the Edwards' home in Act 2, Scene 5?
(a) Fox hunting.
(b) Visiting another woman, to whom he plans to propose.
(c) At the Statehouse, lobbying against gun registration.
(d) Visiting a potential client in jail.

3. What is the weather, as the Greens sit in their parlor, waiting for Abe to return from Ann Rutledge's home?
(a) A blizzard is going on.
(b) A gentle breeze ruffles the leaves of autumn trees.
(c) It is storming, windy and rainy.
(d) The sun is shining brightly.

4. Billy Herndon, Lincoln's law clerk, arrives in Act 2, Scene 6. What is his condition?
(a) He's suffering from an early case of swine flu.
(b) He's debilitated by swamp fever.
(c) He has quit drinking and is sober.
(d) He's drunk, as usual.

5. What is it about the Gale family's plans that seems most important to Lincoln?
(a) The relationship they've developed with Gobey.
(b) The care they have for the nation and the possiblity they will abandon America if slavery spreads.
(c) The success they've achieved with the dry-cleaning business.
(d) Their big dreams for their son's future.

Short Answer Questions

1. Lincoln and Mary Todd are getting married, yet he seems to be in despair. Why?

2. What does Lincoln see on the boat from Quincy to Alton that shocks him?

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

4. Who admits being the one who suggested recruiting Lincoln to run for office?

5. Who is Billy Herndon?

(see the answer key)

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