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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Bailey respond when Henry asks him about marriage?
(a) He gives a derisive snort.
(b) He gives a shout of joy.
(c) He cries.
(d) He laughs.

2. 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 "living Transcendentalist."
(c) A "living, breathing prophet."
(d) A "walking ethic."

3. Lydian notes that Waldo loves Henry. What does she ask Henry?
(a) What Waldo can do for Henry.
(b) What Henry can do for Waldo.
(c) Why Henry hurts Waldo.
(d) If Henry loves Waldo.

4. As a child what does Henry find berry picking better than?
(a) Just eating the pudding his mother made from them.
(b) Staying in the house.
(c) Playing with his brother.
(d) Going to school.

5. Why does Henry object to the whole notion of retirement?
(a) People work during the best part of their lives so they can relax during their declining years.
(b) He does not want to think about growing old.
(c) People do not take as many years of retirement.
(d) He is a workaholic.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Williams appear?

2. Waldo, who is clearly quite old, is losing his senses, mistakes what for a person?

3. What does Lydian say while insisting to Henry what he must do?

4. How does Waldo respond when Ball asks him about listening to another clergyman?

5. In another area of the stage, Henry's mother is visibly upset. What does she ask Henry?

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