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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Waldo marvels at Henry, and expresses his own admiration for Henry's beliefs. How does he refer to Henry?
(a) A "man of his word."
(b) A "walking ethic."
(c) A "living, breathing prophet."
(d) A "living Transcendentalist."

2. As who does Waldo appear?
(a) The President.
(b) A soldier.
(c) A Mexican soldier.
(d) A General.

3. Why will Henry not pay his taxes?
(a) He hates paying taxes.
(b) He does not have the money.
(c) Taxes do not help the people.
(d) The government is corrupt.

4. What does Henry do when he catches Ellen writing notes once again?
(a) He urges her to be an individual.
(b) He urges her to put the notes on note cards.
(c) He tells her to continue the hard work.
(d) He quizzes her over her notes.

5. What does Williams do when he sees Henry?
(a) He attacks him.
(b) He runs from him.
(c) He tries to hide from him.
(d) He hugs him.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Henry note that people must do, regarding books?

2. What does Henry believe is the motivation for the war in Mexico?

3. What does Henry tell Waldo that he has to do, besides cast a vote in an election?

4. Why does Ellen not marry John?

5. How does Ellen find Transcendentalism?

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