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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Henry notes that older people like her father are "polluted" by advice. How does he strongly urge Ellen to maintain her "innocence?"
(a) Do not fall in love.
(b) Stay young.
(c) Live at home.
(d) By thinking for herself.

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

3. With what does Henry tell Bailey he prays?
(a) A flute.
(b) Nature.
(c) A Bible.
(d) The water.

4. Why does Henry not hug Ellen?
(a) He is afraid she will cringe.
(b) He is embarrassed.
(c) He does not like her.
(d) Out of a sense of propriety.

5. Why is Deacon Ball, the Chair of the Concord School Committee, shocked at what Henry has been discussing with his class?
(a) There are girls in the course.
(b) He is not following the curriculum.
(c) The students do not address him as "Sir."
(d) Matters of theology should be left to religious leaders.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Henry offer to Waldo and Lydian?

2. Of what does Henry accuse Waldo, regarding Williams?

3. For what does Henry propose to work?

4. Where must Waldo go to speak out against injustice?

5. How does the scene restart?

(see the answer key)

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