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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Henry praises the speaker, and calls him by what name?
(a) President Polk.
(b) My son.
(c) Congressman Lincoln from Illinois.
(d) My brother.

2. How does Ellen find Transcendentalism?
(a) Evil.
(b) Scary.
(c) Sneaky.
(d) Nice.

3. After telling Ellen about Transcendentalism, what does he invite her to do?
(a) Go to a Unitarian church.
(b) Go beyond "being" and start "living."
(c) Be kind to others to build good karma.
(d) Go beyond "living" and start "being."

4. Henry objects to Sergeant Sam, but what happens?
(a) He is forced to participate.
(b) He eats his breakfast anyway.
(c) He reads the note.
(d) He lets himself out of the cell.

5. What does Henry say Waldo should use to effect change?
(a) His wife's influence.
(b) His fame and influence.
(c) A change in philosophy.
(d) His wonderful manner of speaking.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who does Waldo say "were trying to buy popularity?"

2. What advice does Henry give him when Waldo asks him what he thinks he should do?

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

4. As a child what does Henry find berry picking better than?

5. Henry returns to his jail cell. What is Bailey happily doing?

(see the answer key)

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