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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Waldo assert about the "majority rules" form of government?
(a) It has failed the American citizens and must be thrown out.
(b) It benefits the rich and hurts the poor.
(c) It protects Americans from one another.
(d) It ensures that change happens peacefully and at the right pace.

2. What happens when Henry urges him to run away?
(a) He refuses to leave Henry.
(b) He refuses to leave, so he may fight in the battle.
(c) He hides.
(d) All the soldiers start to shoot at him.

3. The scene fades and Sam is doing what?
(a) Waking Henry up from his dream.
(b) Yelling at Henry.
(c) Calling for help.
(d) Packing Henry's belongings.

4. Bailey is impressed and observes that Henry must be a teacher. Why is Bailey impressed with Henry?
(a) Henry teaches him about Transcendentalism.
(b) Henry teaches him how to read and write his name.
(c) Henry teaches him mathematics.
(d) Henry teaches him how to play the flute.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Henry object violently to this name?

2. Why does Henry urge Bailey to remain uneducated?

3. Henry and his mother keep talking, and she tells him she does not know who he is. How does he reply?

4. Why is Henry applying for work as a repair person?

5. Waldo marvels at Henry, and expresses his own admiration for Henry's beliefs. How does he refer to Henry?

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