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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.
Multiple Choice Questions
1. How old is Lincoln as he leaves Illinois for the White House?
(a) 71.
(b) 52.
(c) 65.
(d) 47.
2. What is Mary Todd Lincoln's response to her husband's suggestion that she go home?
(a) She bursts into tears and slaps him.
(b) She becomes hysterical and says her husband hates her.
(c) She turns silently and leaves the room.
(d) She laughs and insists she's staying until the bitter end.
3. What is the essential element Lincoln's party is seeking in a presidential candidate when they ask him to run?
(a) An anti-slavery attitude.
(b) A willingness to raise taxes.
(c) The ability to get elected.
(d) A strong military policy.
4. Who is fetching water for Seth Gale's sick son in Act 2, Scene 7?
(a) Gobey, a runaway slave.
(b) Seth Gale's good friend, Gobey.
(c) The Gale family slave, Gobey.
(d) Gobey, a free negro who works for the family.
5. Who, in Lincoln's headquarters, is the most anxious about the voting returns?
(a) Josh Speed.
(b) Robert Lincoln.
(c) Ninian Edwards.
(d) Mary Todd Lincoln.
6. How does Mary Todd accept Lincoln's proposal at the end of Act 2, Scene 8?
(a) She appears to hesitate, keeping him wondering for a moment if she will accept.
(b) She bursts into tears and says she must marry him because he has ruined her reputation.
(c) She dances happily into his arms and pulls his beard while saying yes.
(d) She clutches him tightly, declares her undying love and begins sobbing.
7. How does Lincoln frequently begin a sentence after his election?
(a) "Funnily enough..."
(b) "Whatever..."
(c) "If I live..."
(d) "As I live and breath..."
8. Lincoln says he has come to believe something about himself and Mary. What is it?
(a) They are like peanut butter and jelly--good alone, but better together.
(b) Their destinies will take them to Europe to live.
(c) Their destinies are together, for better or worse.
(d) They will never be happy together, no matter how they try.
9. What is the name of Seth Gale's young son?
(a) Jimmy.
(b) Jeremy.
(c) Jonathon.
(d) Joshua.
10. What do the red flags mean in the map of states in Lincoln's campaign headquarters?
(a) Red states are sure bets for Lincoln.
(b) Red states are Communist.
(c) Red states are undecided.
(d) Red states are experiencing a measles epidemic.
11. Mary Todd enters Act 2, Scene 10 while Lincoln is talking with his sons and objects to something the oldest son is doing. What is it?
(a) Putting his feet on the furniture.
(b) Playing the piano with sticky fingers.
(c) Scratching under his arm.
(d) Smoking in the parlor.
12. What song does the band play as Lincoln departs?
(a) "Let It Be."
(b) "Ave Maria."
(c) "John Brown's Body."
(d) "Happy Days Are Here Again."
13. What has Mary Todd been doing while Lincoln entertains his guests?
(a) Making tea.
(b) Throwing a tantrum.
(c) Listening at the door.
(d) Hemming a dress.
14. How is the crowd outside receiving voting results?
(a) Through their Twitter accounts.
(b) Announcements are made by loudspeaker.
(c) By images flashed by a magic lantern outside the State House.
(d) A crier shouts the results from the roof of the State House.
15. What promise does Mary Todd extract from Lincoln before agreeing to marry him?
(a) He will never again falter or run away from her.
(b) He will submit to a thorough psychiatric evaluation.
(c) He vows to work day and night to become President for her.
(d) He promises to take her advice in every situation.
Short Answer Questions
1. In Act 2, Scene 7, what is the fear Seth Gale has about traveling with Gobey?
2. What is the name of President-elect Lincoln's bodyguard?
3. How is Lincoln's appearance different from Election Day?
4. In the debate, Lincoln accuses Douglas of pandering to both sides of the slavery issue. What does he mean?
5. How many states are there on Election Day, 1860?
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