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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 time?
(a) To a river.
(b) To a road.
(c) To the sun.
(d) To sand.

2. John's cheering of Henry leads to what inspiration?
(a) Henry proposes they start their own school.
(b) Henry quitting his job.
(c) Henry proposing they protest the Mexican War.
(d) Henry moving away from Walden Pond.

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

4. Why does Henry offer to work for 10 cents a week?
(a) He will work for room and board.
(b) Without a salary, he will be free of obligations.
(c) He does not need any money.
(d) He knows the Emerson's do not have a lot of money.

5. Henry notes that he can feel the sound waves from the clock tower. Who does he say he is freer in jail than?
(a) The birds on the clock tower.
(b) Bailey, his cellmate.
(c) The jailer.
(d) The people outside.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Henry tell Waldo and Lydian about what must be done?

2. To what does Henry compare Waldo lecturing?

3. Why does Henry urge Bailey to remain uneducated?

4. What is the only reason for why Henry leaves his home?

5. Henry and his mother keep talking, and she tells him she does not know who he is. How does he reply?

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