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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 Mary Todd's lifelong dream for herself?
(a) That she will live a simple life, raising children.
(b) That she will become President of the United States.
(c) That she will marry the President of the United States.
(d) That she will be able to nominate Supreme Court justices.

2. Lincoln tells Josh Speed to give his letter for Mary Todd to Herndon to deliver. How does Josh respond?
(a) He runs out the door with the letter.
(b) He gives the letter to Herndon.
(c) He throws the letter into the fire in the stove.
(d) He rips the letter into tiny pieces and throws them on the floor.

3. What happens to Ann Rutledge?
(a) She dies of a brain sickness.
(b) She meets a wealthy man, marries him and moves West.
(c) She runs away to Chicago to attend law school.
(d) Bitten by a mosquito, she is paralzyed and left speechless.

4. What is the essential element Lincoln's party is seeking in a presidential candidate when they ask him to run?
(a) The ability to get elected.
(b) A strong military policy.
(c) A willingness to raise taxes.
(d) An anti-slavery attitude.

5. What are three things Lincoln likes about Ann Rutledge?
(a) She's good-looking, sensible and wants a large family.
(b) She's sensible, brave and good-looking.
(c) She's smart, pretty and owns property.
(d) She's brave, pretty and a political asset.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the name of Seth Gale's young son?

2. What reason does Lincoln give in Act 2, Scene 4 for turning down the opportunity to speak against slavery?

3. What is Lincoln's new attitude toward God after Ann's death?

4. What piece of advice does Ninian Andrews give Lincoln concerning Mary Todd in Act 2, Scene 6?

5. What is Lincoln considering as his first act as president?

(see the answer key)

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