Can't close mail app...

helo...
before the problems start.. i made up 1 user account ..through mail > preferences > account (just as a test) ..after i finished..i got error ..i can't close the message/new form...the /new form is
enter password for $username
The .Mac server “mail.mac.com” rejected the password for user “$username”
Please re-enter your password, or cancel.
when i press cancel it won't close that form & also when i want to restart..the message said "you must close mail app"
than'k for any advice...

Press the Option, Command, and Escape keys; next, you will be asked which application you want to close. Choose the Mail application and click the Force Quit button.
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