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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 1.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Henry tells Sam he will not pay for the war in Mexico. Why?
(a) He does not like taxes.
(b) To do so would make him a murderer.
(c) He does not have the money.
(d) He likes Mexico.

3. What do Henry and Bailey see outside the window of the cell?
(a) The constable.
(b) A drunk staggering around.
(c) The keys.
(d) Their neighbors.

4. What does Ellen wish about Henry?
(a) She wishes Henry had not introduced her to John.
(b) She wishes Henry would have proposed so that she could refuse him also.
(c) She wishes Henry would help John get over her.
(d) She wishes Henry had proposed instead of John.

5. What does Ball threaten to do to Henry?
(a) Fire him.
(b) Reprimand him.
(c) Cancel his courses.
(d) Report him to the School Committee.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is the old man who enters with his wife?

2. What words of Waldo's does Henry repeat like a mantra?

3. What does Henry do when he catches Ellen writing notes once again?

4. Why does Henry not hug Ellen?

5. How does the lighting show a new time period and a younger Waldo?

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