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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is happening to Henry in this scene?
(a) His nightmare of the war is being enacted.
(b) He is caught in the tornado.
(c) He has sold his soul to the devil.
(d) He and Bailey are caught in a fire.

2. Henry sits up on his cot, and what is his response to his mother's question?
(a) There is "not someone" with him.
(b) He does not know what happened to John.
(c) His father is dead.
(d) He has "not done something."

3. What choice is Henry describing to Bailey?
(a) The choice to listen to those around him or follow his heart.
(b) The choice to marry Ellen or allow his brother to.
(c) The choice he has made between paying his taxes and asserting his independence.
(d) The choice to stay in jail or attempt a mistake.

4. On what do John and Henry then agree?
(a) They will both get married as soon as possible to forget about Ellen.
(b) They will begin their cult and marry as many women as possible.
(c) They will stay celibate for the rest of their lives.
(d) They will remain celibate until they are 90 and 92 years old, at which time they will both pursue Ellen.

5. What does Waldo ask after he accuses Henry of resigning from the human race?
(a) What would happen if everyone did so?
(b) Why do not more people listen to you?
(c) How can I join you?
(d) Where do you find such inspiration?

Short Answer Questions

1. Henry and Lydian briefly discuss love and loneliness. What comes between them?

2. To what does Henry compare time?

3. What does Edward do as he gives his mother the berries?

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

5. What is the setting for the beginning of the play?

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