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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 rowing scares Ellen.
(b) Ellen does not love John as he thought.
(c) His intensity frightens Ellen away.
(d) Ellen rejects him.

2. How does Henry change his tactics with Sam?
(a) He insists on staying until Bailey goes to trial or is released.
(b) He threatens Sam's life.
(c) He tells Sam to let Bailey go instead.
(d) He ties himself to the bed.

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

4. Why does Henry make up a poem/prayer for Bailey?
(a) He thinks it might cheer Bailey up.
(b) Bailey asks him for help praying.
(c) He is trying to be funny.
(d) He is making a statement about his beliefs.

5. Ellen says that she has to go home, and Henry delays. Why?
(a) He finally tells her that he loves her.
(b) He has trouble rowing the boat.
(c) He wants to tell her about John.
(d) He is afraid of her father.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Henry recognizes about his devotion to Waldo?

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

3. Henry praises the speaker, and calls him by what name?

4. Sam notes that he does not like having to serve Henry with the bill. What does Henry urge him to do?

5. Henry sits up on his cot, and what is his response to his mother's question?

(see the answer key)

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