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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why is Henry visibly frustrated with himself?
(a) His intensity frightens Ellen away.
(b) Ellen rejects him.
(c) Ellen does not love John as he thought.
(d) His rowing scares Ellen.

2. What does Henry say Waldo should use to effect change?
(a) A change in philosophy.
(b) His fame and influence.
(c) His wonderful manner of speaking.
(d) His wife's influence.

3. Henry sits up on his cot, and what is his response to his mother's question?
(a) There is "not someone" with him.
(b) His father is dead.
(c) He has "not done something."
(d) He does not know what happened to John.

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

5. Why do the townsfolk look strangely at Henry?
(a) Henry is sneaking around in the dark.
(b) Henry takes off one shoe.
(c) Henry is stumbling around.
(d) Henry is arguing with the constable.

Short Answer Questions

1. What becomes clear about Ellen and her father?

2. About what is Henry's poem/prayer?

3. Edward is a young drummer boy, and Sam Staples is a Sergeant. What does Bailey become?

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

5. What does Henry offer to Waldo and Lydian?

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