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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What happens to the man, in Waldo's story, who goes to India to earn a fortune, so he can retire a poet?
(a) He dies wealthy and a poet.
(b) He never earns a fortune.
(c) He dies on his way to India.
(d) He dies with a huge fortune and no poems.

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

4. What does Waldo assert about the "majority rules" form of government?
(a) It benefits the rich and hurts the poor.
(b) It has failed the American citizens and must be thrown out.
(c) It ensures that change happens peacefully and at the right pace.
(d) It protects Americans from one another.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. To what does Henry compare time?

2. What does Edward do as he gives his mother the berries?

3. How does Henry change his tactics with Sam?

4. Where does Williams want to stay?

5. Why does Henry make this agreement with Ellen before taking her to shore?

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