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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is Transcendentalism?
(a) A Christian denomination, similar to the Methodist faith.
(b) A person's thoughts or emotions that transcend or rise above their external perceptions.
(c) A way of traveling from one continent to another.
(d) The belief in karma, nirvana, and reincarnation.

2. Who are the only people married in John and Henry's family?
(a) Their parents and uncle.
(b) Their father and mother.
(c) Their parents and older brother.
(d) Their parents and aunt.

3. What is Henry's advice when Bailey says he cannot swim?
(a) Henry tells him to take lessons.
(b) Henry tells him to plug his nose when he jumps in.
(c) Henry tells him to avoid the ocean.
(d) Henry tells him not to struggle with the water.

4. What does Henry suggest to Bailey?
(a) He is born in a more liberal age, or that he try prayer.
(b) Make a run for it.
(c) Sell your soul to the devil, then you will have a good lawyer.
(d) Find someone who cares.

5. Why does Henry make this agreement with Ellen before taking her to shore?
(a) He knows she loves him.
(b) He loves her.
(c) He knows she likes John.
(d) He knows that John likes her very much.

Short Answer Questions

1. To what does John attribute Henry's nonconformity?

2. Why do the townsfolk look strangely at Henry?

3. What is Bailey doing as Henry speaks to him?

4. What does Henry attempt to explain to Ellen?

5. Henry tells Sam he will not pay for the war in Mexico. Why?

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