Abe Lincoln in Illinois Quiz | Four Week Quiz A

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Abe Lincoln in Illinois Quiz | Four Week Quiz A

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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 2, Scene 4.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What, besides politics, does Lincoln have on his mind during the scene in the Rutledge Tavern?
(a) Running down to the town picnic for a piece of pie.
(b) Asking Ann Rutledge to consider him as a suitor.
(c) Asking town officials for a raise in his wages as postmaster.
(d) Taking over the family farm from his sick father.

2. What happens at the end of Act 2, Scene 4 that proves Lincoln's claim that he is a social success?
(a) Ninian Edwards invites Lincoln home for dinner.
(b) Josh Speed introduces Lincoln to his sister.
(c) Nancy Green accepts a job as his social secretary to keep track of his dates.
(d) Mary Todd sends Lincoln a thank-you note for a pleasant evening the previous week.

3. What does Billy Herndon urge Lincoln's friends to do, as Herndon leaves the office in Act 2, Scene 4?
(a) Introduce Lincoln to a good woman to marry.
(b) Dunk Lincoln in the river to wash away his stubborn streak.
(c) Drag him out of the stagnant pool in which he is drowning himself.
(d) Take Lincoln out to dinner and get him drunk.

4. Who does Lincoln blame for all the political strife in the country?
(a) The U.S. Army.
(b) The Whigs.
(c) The Abolitionists.
(d) The British.

5. How does Lincoln surprise Ann Rutledge while she is clearing tables during Act 1, Scene 2?
(a) By delivering a package from her fiance.
(b) By declaring his love for her.
(c) By bursting into song when she agrees to talk with him.
(d) By asking her to dance on the bar.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Ann's love do for Lincoln?

2. What is the local gossip in New Salem about Ann Rutledge?

3. Why can't Lincoln bring himself to shoot a deer?

4. Why is Ann's death such a setback to Lincoln?

5. Where is Abe Lincoln staying while in New Salem in Act 1, Scene 3?

(see the answer key)

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