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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why can Henry not choose any of the young women Lydian suggests?
(a) He is not interested in any of them.
(b) He considers Lydian a wife.
(c) Nature is his mother-in-law.
(d) He already is married.

2. Bailey is impressed and observes that Henry must be a teacher. Why is Bailey impressed with Henry?
(a) Henry teaches him mathematics.
(b) Henry teaches him about Transcendentalism.
(c) Henry teaches him how to read and write his name.
(d) Henry teaches him how to play the flute.

3. As who does Waldo appear?
(a) A Mexican soldier.
(b) The President.
(c) A General.
(d) A soldier.

4. How does Ellen find Transcendentalism?
(a) Evil.
(b) Sneaky.
(c) Scary.
(d) Nice.

5. What has Henry's Aunt Louisa done?
(a) Come to console Henry's mother.
(b) Told Sam to let Henry go.
(c) Come to visit.
(d) Paid his tax bill.

Short Answer Questions

1. To what does Henry compare Waldo lecturing?

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

3. What is the setting for the beginning of the play?

4. What does the lighting in this jail cell scene make clear through its frightening blasts of red and other psychedelic colors?

5. Why does Edward suggest that Henry would be a better father?

(see the answer key)

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