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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Henry tells Sam he will not pay for the war in Mexico. Why?
(a) He likes Mexico.
(b) To do so would make him a murderer.
(c) He does not have the money.
(d) He does not like taxes.

2. How does Henry feel when he shouts with no response and tries to ring the bell, but no sound emerges?
(a) He feels somewhat relieved.
(b) He feels confused and unsure.
(c) He feels discouraged and powerless.
(d) He feels frustrated, yet determined.

3. What does Henry accuse Waldo of being, which Waldo denies?
(a) "Unsure" in his beliefs.
(b) "Tethered" by his beliefs.
(c) "Spineless" in his beliefs.
(d) "Stuck" in his beliefs.

4. To what does Henry compare Waldo lecturing?
(a) An old college professor.
(b) A Roman emperor giving away gold coins
(c) A Unitarian preacher.
(d) The President of the United States.

5. What is Transcendentalism?
(a) A way of traveling from one continent to another.
(b) The belief in karma, nirvana, and reincarnation.
(c) A person's thoughts or emotions that transcend or rise above their external perceptions.
(d) A Christian denomination, similar to the Methodist faith.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Sam respond when Henry says he refuses to leave?

2. When Waldo offers money, how does Henry respond?

3. What does Lydian insist that Henry must do?

4. What does Henry note that people must do, regarding books?

5. What does Ellen wish about Henry?

(see the answer key)

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