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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why is Henry applying for work as a repair person?
(a) He wants to stop thinking.
(b) He wants to help the Emersons.
(c) He loves to repair machinery.
(d) He likes to work with his hands.

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

3. To what does John attribute Henry's nonconformity?
(a) Henry's desire to be isolated.
(b) Henry's nature.
(c) Henry's private school education.
(d) Henry's Harvard education.

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

5. Why is Henry seized with a new feeling of love for Ellen?
(a) She says she loves him.
(b) She actually understands Transcendentalism
(c) She comforts him.
(d) She weeps over John's coffin.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where does Henry live?

2. Sam notes that he does not like having to serve Henry with the bill. What does Henry urge him to do?

3. Why is Henry visibly frustrated with himself?

4. What is Transcendentalism?

5. Why is the lighting on the empty areas of the set weak?

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