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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Henry make this agreement with Ellen before taking her to shore?
(a) He knows she loves him.
(b) He knows that John likes her very much.
(c) He loves her.
(d) He knows she likes John.

2. Why does Henry not hug Ellen?
(a) He does not like her.
(b) He is embarrassed.
(c) He is afraid she will cringe.
(d) Out of a sense of propriety.

3. The audience's attention then goes back to the jail cell, where Henry is seen waking up who?
(a) His friend, Waldo.
(b) The guard, Sam.
(c) His brother, John.
(d) His cellmate, Bailey.

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

5. Henry and his mother keep talking, and she tells him she does not know who he is. How does he reply?
(a) He is the same.
(b) He has changed.
(c) He is himself.
(d) He is who he has always been.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why do the townsfolk look strangely at Henry?

2. Why does Henry note that it is good that men do not know how to fly?

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

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

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

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