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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. To what does Henry compare Waldo lecturing?
(a) A Roman emperor giving away gold coins
(b) An old college professor.
(c) The President of the United States.
(d) A Unitarian preacher.

2. Henry agrees to take her to shore if she will do what?
(a) Marry John.
(b) Go to church with him.
(c) Marry him.
(d) Go to church with John.

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

4. How does Bailey feel about being in jail with Henry?
(a) He is irritated by him.
(b) He is delighted to be in jail with an author.
(c) He does not mind being in jail with an author.
(d) He hates being in jail with him.

5. Why does Henry say that he cannot pray for John's soul?
(a) He cannot pray to a God that does not listen.
(b) He is angry with God for taking his brother.
(c) He does not believe John's soul is in heaven.
(d) He does not believe in God.

Short Answer Questions

1. Upon what does Henry lament, regarding the environment?

2. What does Ellen wish about Henry?

3. Why does Ellen offer to leave?

4. What does Henry tell Bailey he drinks?

5. Henry mocks Ball by telling his students to prevent all their senses from experiencing life so that they can all focus solely on what?

(see the answer key)

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