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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 discover as he is busily pointing out different species of grass?
(a) A species he has not seen in the area.
(b) A beautiful flower.
(c) A new species of bee.
(d) An ant hill.

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

3. Henry replies that he likes the way the alphabet sounds and feels when read backwards. Why does he think that things should be mixed up?
(a) It would be more fun that way.
(b) To make the alphabet less linear and more human.
(c) It would be very tricky for everyone to remember.
(d) To make the alphabet more exciting.

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

5. How does the lighting show a new time period and a younger Waldo?
(a) The lighting on Waldo's side of the stage becomes more white.
(b) The lighting on Waldo's side of the stage becomes warmer.
(c) The lighting on Waldo's side of the stage shifts to a stronger hue.
(d) The lighting on Waldo's side of the stage shifts to a bright yellow.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Henry object to the whole notion of retirement?

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

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

4. What word does Deacon Ball use incorrectly, which actually means forbidden?

5. What does Henry do when he catches Ellen writing notes once again?

(see the answer key)

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