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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What has Ellen's father done, regarding her little brother, Edmund?
(a) He is sending Edmund to boarding school to get a better education.
(b) He has enterd Edmund into the school because he is a Transcedentalist.
(c) he has withdrawn Edmund from the school because he does not care for Henry.
(d) He has withdrawn Edmund from the school because he does not approve of Transcendentalism.

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

3. To what does Henry compare time?
(a) To a river.
(b) To a road.
(c) To sand.
(d) To the sun.

4. In what town is the play set?
(a) Concord, Massachusetts.
(b) East Hampton, New York.
(c) Boston, Massachusetts.
(d) Providence, Rhode Island.

5. How do John and Henry get on the topic of polygamy?
(a) They both like Ellen.
(b) They want many wives.
(c) John notes that Ellen would marry both of them.
(d) They are considering creating their own cult.

Short Answer Questions

1. John's cheering of Henry leads to what inspiration?

2. What does Henry notice about Ellen?

3. What becomes clear about Ellen and her father?

4. After telling Ellen about Transcendentalism, what does he invite her to do?

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

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