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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 3, Scene 10.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does the weather complement Lincoln's mood when he arrives at the home of the Greens' with news of Ann's death?
(a) The weather is as stormy as his mood.
(b) The weather is as clear as his conscience.
(c) The wind howls in agony along with him.
(d) A blizzard settles in, reflecting the cold that has settled in his heart.

2. What are the two professions open to people who fail at everything else, according to Lincoln's teacher?
(a) Politics and prospecting.
(b) School teaching and store keeping.
(c) School teaching and politics.
(d) Journalism and law.

3. What is Lincoln's new attitude toward God after Ann's death?
(a) He accepts that "the Lord giveth and the Lord taketh away."
(b) He knows if he had prayed day and night, Ann would have lived.
(c) He becomes an atheist.
(d) He can't pray to a God that needlessly allowed Ann to die.

4. Who gave the speech that Lincoln's teacher has him read?
(a) Daniel Webster.
(b) George Washington.
(c) James Madison.
(d) Alexander Hamilton.

5. When Lincoln suggests he wants to die in Act 1, Scene 3, how do his friends respond?
(a) They agree that it might be best if he dies.
(b) They fall to their knees and beg him to reconsider.
(c) They insist he stay and try to get some sleep.
(d) They promise to introduce him to other women.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is Ann Rutledge?

2. Why does Mary agree to the public humiliation of taking Lincoln back after two years?

3. How does the playwright describe the appearance of Stephen Douglas as he takes the stage to debate Lincoln?

4. In the debate, Douglas says Lincoln appears innocent but is very good at doing something dangerous with his words. What is it?

5. In Act 2, Scene 7, what is the fear Seth Gale has about traveling with Gobey?

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