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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. John's cheering of Henry leads to what inspiration?
(a) Henry quitting his job.
(b) Henry proposing they protest the Mexican War.
(c) Henry moving away from Walden Pond.
(d) Henry proposes they start their own school.

2. What words of Waldo's does Henry repeat like a mantra?
(a) "Cast conformity behind you."
(b) "Be free to be yourself."
(c) "Follow the yellow brick road."
(d) "Follow your own path."

3. Waldo, who is clearly quite old, is losing his senses, mistakes what for a person?
(a) His umbrella.
(b) A shadow.
(c) A post.
(d) His overcoat.

4. When Waldo offers money, how does Henry respond?
(a) He wants to be paid in kind.
(b) He readily accepts his offer.
(c) He want to negotiate a salary.
(d) He has already been paid by being able to listen to his mentor's lectures.

5. To what are men slaves, according to Henry?
(a) One another.
(b) God.
(c) Their wives.
(d) Money.

Short Answer Questions

1. After Henry deals with the chicken problem, how does Lydian respond to this gesture?

2. When does all action on stage stop?

3. Why does Henry say that he cannot pray for John's soul?

4. Where does Henry advice him to go?

5. Sam notes that he does not like having to serve Henry with the bill. What does Henry urge him to do?

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