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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 2.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Upon what does Henry lament, regarding the environment?
(a) He would like to live in a more tropical environment.
(b) The fact that humanity has done so much damage to the environment.
(c) Concord is too wild for his taste.
(d) There are too many biting insects.

2. What has Henry made for the chickens?
(a) A chicken coop, so they stay out of Lydian's roses.
(b) A new nest for their eggs, so they do not roost in Lydian's roses.
(c) A place to be fed, so they stay out of Lydians's roses.
(d) Gloves to keep them from scratching up Lydian's roses.

3. What do both Henry and Waldo do simultaneously?
(a) Henry argues with Ball, as Waldo argues with his wife.
(b) Henry resigns from teaching, as Waldo resigns as a Unitarian Minister.
(c) Henry tells his students he must follow the curriculum, as Waldo tells the congregation he will preach to the Unitarian principles.
(d) Henry teaches new courses and Waldo speaks at a different Unitarian Church.

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

5. How does Waldo respond to the news of Williams?
(a) He expresses happiness for his freedom.
(b) he expresses excitement for his escape to Canada.
(c) He expresses sympathy about Williams' death.
(d) He expresses shock about Williams' capture.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Edward suggest that Henry would be a better father?

2. Why does Henry say that he cannot pray for John's soul?

3. Henry tells Sam he will not pay for the war in Mexico. Why?

4. Waldo, who is clearly quite old, is losing his senses, mistakes what for a person?

5. What happens to Edward during this scene?

(see the answer key)

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