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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Henry feel when he shouts with no response and tries to ring the bell, but no sound emerges?
(a) He feels confused and unsure.
(b) He feels somewhat relieved.
(c) He feels frustrated, yet determined.
(d) He feels discouraged and powerless.

2. Why does Henry object to the whole notion of retirement?
(a) He is a workaholic.
(b) People do not take as many years of retirement.
(c) People work during the best part of their lives so they can relax during their declining years.
(d) He does not want to think about growing old.

3. How does Bailey respond when Henry asks him about marriage?
(a) He laughs.
(b) He cries.
(c) He gives a shout of joy.
(d) He gives a derisive snort.

4. The audience's attention then goes back to the jail cell, where Henry is seen waking up who?
(a) His brother, John.
(b) The guard, Sam.
(c) His friend, Waldo.
(d) His cellmate, Bailey.

5. Why will Henry not pay his taxes?
(a) The government is corrupt.
(b) Taxes do not help the people.
(c) He does not have the money.
(d) He hates paying taxes.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is the old man who enters with his wife?

2. How does Waldo respond when Ball asks him about listening to another clergyman?

3. Why is Henry visibly frustrated with himself?

4. On what do John and Henry then agree?

5. What do Henry and Bailey see outside the window of the cell?

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