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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 1.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why will Henry not give money to the government?
(a) He does not have the money to give to the government.
(b) He is not an American.
(c) He does not approve of its actions.
(d) He does not like the United States.

2. Who is the old man who enters with his wife?
(a) Edward Emerson.
(b) Ralph Waldo Emerson.
(c) John Thoreau.
(d) Henry David Thoreau.

3. What is Transcendentalism?
(a) A Christian denomination, similar to the Methodist faith.
(b) A way of traveling from one continent to another.
(c) A person's thoughts or emotions that transcend or rise above their external perceptions.
(d) The belief in karma, nirvana, and reincarnation.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Bailey is impressed and observes that Henry must be a teacher. Why is Bailey impressed with Henry?

2. Henry mocks Ball by telling his students to prevent all their senses from experiencing life so that they can all focus solely on what?

3. What does Henry point out to Bailey about doing what is expected of you?

4. What do both Henry and Waldo do simultaneously?

5. To what does Henry compare time?

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