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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

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

4. What does Henry note that people must do, regarding books?
(a) Find books instead of the other way around.
(b) Read as many books as possible.
(c) Be picky when choosing a book to read.
(d) Write books.

5. What becomes clear about Ellen and her father?
(a) Neither really understand Transcendentalism.
(b) They do not agree on how Edmund should be raised.
(c) They are very close.
(d) They are both Transcendentalists.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Why is Henry applying for work as a repair person?

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

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

5. Why is Henry visibly frustrated with himself?

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