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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Henry attempt to explain to Ellen?
(a) Transcendentalism.
(b) Love.
(c) Calculus.
(d) Boating.

2. Whose nightmare of Henry being arrested has come true?
(a) Waldo's.
(b) His brother's.
(c) His father's.
(d) His mother's.

3. How does Waldo find out about Henry's arrest?
(a) Lydian brings Waldo a note.
(b) Lydian hears it at the market and tells Waldo.
(c) Waldo hears the news from a neighbor.
(d) Waldo wonders where Henry is and ends up at the jail.

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

5. For what does Henry propose to work?
(a) A small Salary.
(b) A piece of Waldo's property in the woods, so that he can conduct an "experiment."
(c) Food.
(d) A small garden in the back property.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Why is Henry seized with a new feeling of love for Ellen?

3. What does Henry tell Bailey he drinks?

4. What is the setting for the beginning of the play?

5. For what does Henry invite Ellen?

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