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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Lincoln conclude his prayer for the health of Jimmy Gale?
(a) "Give us the strength to bear the death of this young boy."
(b) "Grant this boy the breath to live long enough to bury his father."
(c) "Give us all strength, oh God, to do the work that is before us."
(d) "Grant us the will to fight for the vitality of our nation."

2. What is the dream from ancient times that Lincoln speaks of in his farewell?
(a) A dream that every home will have a chicken in every pot.
(b) Mankind's dream of shaking off chains and finding freedom in the brotherhood of life.
(c) A hope that every child will be born with a silver spoon for safe-keeping.
(d) The dream of stepping foot on the moon.

3. How does Lincoln frequently begin a sentence after his election?
(a) "As I live and breath..."
(b) "Whatever..."
(c) "If I live..."
(d) "Funnily enough..."

4. How old is Lincoln as he leaves Illinois for the White House?
(a) 65.
(b) 52.
(c) 71.
(d) 47.

5. In the debate, Lincoln accuses Douglas of pandering to both sides of the slavery issue. What does he mean?
(a) Refusing to take a stand either for or against slavery.
(b) Offering a trip to China to see the giant Pandas if a compromise is reached.
(c) Breathing heavily whenever the issue becomes heated.
(d) Telling the South he's for slavery and the North that it shouldn't be allowed to spread.

6. What does Seth Gale suggest might happen if slavery spreads West to new states and territories?
(a) He thinks the Mexicans will attack if slavery spreads.
(b) He predicts settlers will raise an army and declare war.
(c) He says settlers will be satisfied, regardless of the state of slavery.
(d) He says settlers might form another country or move to Canada.

7. How does Mary Todd describe her part in the break-up of the engagement to Lincoln?
(a) She agrees her incessant chatter drove Lincoln crazy.
(b) She admits her love was based on financial greed.
(c) She knows her lack of confidence in his ability made him sad.
(d) She acknowledges pushing him too hard to fulfill her ambitions.

8. What is Lincoln doing as he waits for the voting results?
(a) Writing his memoirs.
(b) Pacing nervously.
(c) Bouncing a tennis ball.
(d) Reading newspapers.

9. What is Mary Todd's reaction to word of Lincoln's arrival at her home In Act 2, Scene 8?
(a) She is shocked because she is now married to someone else.
(b) She is startled, but agrees to see him.
(c) She is surprised; tears pour down her cheeks.
(d) She is enraged and slams the door.

10. To which of Shakespeare's characters does Douglas compare Lincoln?
(a) Romeo.
(b) Macbeth.
(c) Brutus.
(d) Hamlet.

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

12. What is Lincoln wearing as he arrives for the train to Washington?
(a) A gray, hand-tailored suit.
(b) A straw hat.
(c) A plaid shawl over his shoulders.
(d) The kilt of his family's clan.

13. What is Mary Todd's mood when she finds out--at the last minute--that important men are coming to talk to her husband?
(a) Irritated.
(b) Mournful.
(c) Furious.
(d) Gleeful.

14. Who is Lincoln's main rival for the presidency?
(a) Uriah Heep.
(b) Stephen Douglas.
(c) Andrew Jackson.
(d) William Herndon.

15. What is Lincoln considering as his first act as president?
(a) Freeing the slaves.
(b) Growing a beard.
(c) Abolishing the Supreme Court.
(d) Annexing Texas.

Short Answer Questions

1. What happens when Seth Gale's boy takes a turn for the worse before the doctor arrives at the end of Act 2, Scene 7?

2. At the beginning of Act 3, Scene 10, Lincoln is sitting in his parlor with his sons. How many did he have?

3. What is the mood of the crowd surging around Lincoln at the railroad station?

4. After 18 years of marriage to Lincoln, what is it that Mary Todd is bitter about?

5. Who is fetching water for Seth Gale's sick son in Act 2, Scene 7?

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