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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. 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) To make the alphabet less linear and more human.
(b) To make the alphabet more exciting.
(c) It would be very tricky for everyone to remember.
(d) It would be more fun that way.

2. Who are the only people married in John and Henry's family?
(a) Their father and mother.
(b) Their parents and uncle.
(c) Their parents and aunt.
(d) Their parents and older brother.

3. In another area of the stage, Henry's mother is visibly upset. What does she ask Henry?
(a) What he has done.
(b) What has happened to John.
(c) Where his father is.
(d) Who is with him.

4. Who does Waldo say "were trying to buy popularity?"
(a) His students.
(b) The members of his congregation.
(c) College professors.
(d) Roman emperors.

5. Sam notes that he does not like having to serve Henry with the bill. What does Henry urge him to do?
(a) Serve him the bill.
(b) Not to serve him the bill.
(c) Quit as constable.
(d) Put himself in jail.

Short Answer Questions

1. How do John and Henry get on the topic of polygamy?

2. To what does Henry compare time?

3. What becomes clear about Ellen and her father?

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

5. Why does Ellen not marry John?

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