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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What words of Waldo's does Henry repeat like a mantra?
(a) "Cast conformity behind you."
(b) "Follow your own path."
(c) "Follow the yellow brick road."
(d) "Be free to be yourself."

2. What is the only reason for why Henry leaves his home?
(a) To visit friends.
(b) To see his family.
(c) To go swimming.
(d) For trips to town for supplies.

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

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

5. Why is Bailey in jail?
(a) Burning down a barn.
(b) Breaking and entering.
(c) Murdering his neighbor.
(d) Robbing a store.

Short Answer Questions

1. What becomes clear about Ellen and her father?

2. What is Henry's advice when Bailey says he cannot swim?

3. Upon what does Henry lament, regarding the environment?

4. Henry tells Sam he will not pay for the war in Mexico. Why?

5. How does the lighting show a new time period and a younger Waldo?

(see the answer key)

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