The Night Thoreau Spent in Jail Quiz Questions | Quiz: Act 1

Quiz: Act 1

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

Multiple Choice Questions

Directions: Circle the correct answer.

1. Henry replies that he likes the way the alphabet sounds and feels when read backwards. Why does he think that things should be mixed up?
a) It would be very tricky for everyone to remember.
b) To make the alphabet less linear and more human.
c) It would be more fun that way.
d) To make the alphabet more exciting.

2. What does Henry tell Waldo and Lydian about what must be done?
a) They need to give him a list.
b) Let him know what they need.
c) He will only do certain things.
d) The things that need doing will tell him about it.

3. Why does Ellen offer to leave?
a) She is the...
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