1. What is Lincoln's attitude about people before he meets Ann Rutledge?
(a) The best thing is to take a vow of silence in order not to be bothered by fools.
(b) All people are to a degree insane, but that shouldn't stop one from getting close to them.
(c) Getting close to others is the best antidote in the world to loneliness.
(d) It's best not to get too close to people; they see the insanity behind the surface.

2. What is Josh Speed's request to the Greens as he departs at the end of Act 1, Scene 3?
(a) He wants them to take copious notes about Lincoln's mood.
(b) He requests they accompany Lincoln to Springfield for opening of the Legislature.
(c) He asks them to keep Lincoln with them and not let him out of their sight.
(d) He asks them to call a physician to treat Lincoln's stress.

3. How does Act 1, Scene 3, in which Ann Rutledge dies, come to an end?
(a) The scene ends with only a beam of light from Abe's attic illuminating the stage.
(b) The scene ends with a prayer spoken by Nancy Green.
(c) The scene concludes with Lincoln on his knees in the attic, sobbing.
(d) The scene ends when Lincoln stumbles offstage, leaving his friends worried about his fate.

4. Why does Lincoln return to New Salem in Act 1, Scene 3?
(a) The Greens have asked him to mediate in their divorce.
(b) Ann Rutledge is sick.
(c) He has been kicked out of Springfiled for being drunk in public.
(d) Seth Gale summoned him with a letter.

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