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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Henry change his tactics with Sam?
(a) He tells Sam to let Bailey go instead.
(b) He insists on staying until Bailey goes to trial or is released.
(c) He threatens Sam's life.
(d) He ties himself to the bed.

2. Waldo marvels at Henry, and expresses his own admiration for Henry's beliefs. How does he refer to Henry?
(a) A "man of his word."
(b) A "walking ethic."
(c) A "living Transcendentalist."
(d) A "living, breathing prophet."

3. In another area of the stage, Henry's mother is visibly upset. What does she ask Henry?
(a) What has happened to John.
(b) Who is with him.
(c) Where his father is.
(d) What he has done.

4. Why do the townsfolk look strangely at Henry?
(a) Henry is arguing with the constable.
(b) Henry takes off one shoe.
(c) Henry is sneaking around in the dark.
(d) Henry is stumbling around.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Henry offer to work for 10 cents a week?

2. Henry mocks Ball by telling his students to prevent all their senses from experiencing life so that they can all focus solely on what?

3. What happens to the man, in Waldo's story, who goes to India to earn a fortune, so he can retire a poet?

4. What does Henry do when he catches Ellen writing notes once again?

5. What is Henry's advice when Bailey says he cannot swim?

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