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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Henry rings the town bell, and tells everyone that Waldo will be giving a speech. Why does Waldo not appear?
(a) Waldo "wants more time to meditate on these matters."
(b) Waldo "is afraid of public speaking."
(c) Waldo "suddenly had to make other plans."
(d) Waldo "is not longer interested in assisting Henry in his cause."

2. What does Henry offer to Waldo and Lydian?
(a) To make their home a green home.
(b) To clean their home for them.
(c) To babysit their son.
(d) To be a tutor for their son.

3. Henry notes that older people like her father are "polluted" by advice. How does he strongly urge Ellen to maintain her "innocence?"
(a) Stay young.
(b) Live at home.
(c) Do not fall in love.
(d) By thinking for herself.

4. Who does Waldo say "were trying to buy popularity?"
(a) College professors.
(b) Roman emperors.
(c) The members of his congregation.
(d) His students.

5. Where does Henry advice him to go?
(a) New York.
(b) Canada.
(c) Quebec.
(d) Concord.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Of what does Henry accuse Waldo, regarding Williams?

3. What is Henry doing when Williams, an escaped slave, appears?

4. Why does Henry offer to work for 10 cents a week?

5. What advice does Henry give him when Waldo asks him what he thinks he should do?

(see the answer key)

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