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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does the lighting in this jail cell scene make clear through its frightening blasts of red and other psychedelic colors?
(a) This is a dream.
(b) This is the devil's lair.
(c) This is a tornado.
(d) This is a fire.

2. How do the stage directions describe Henry's discussion of Waldo' virtues?
(a) A "mixture of fear and loathing."
(b) A "mixture of jealousy and hate."
(c) A "mixture of love and devotion."
(d) A "mixture of admiration and contempt."

3. How does the scene restart?
(a) Quickly.
(b) It does not restart.
(c) In slow motion.
(d) Suddenly.

4. Henry notes that he can feel the sound waves from the clock tower. Who does he say he is freer in jail than?
(a) The birds on the clock tower.
(b) Bailey, his cellmate.
(c) The jailer.
(d) The people outside.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Henry rings the town bell, and tells everyone that Waldo will be giving a speech. Why does Waldo not appear?

2. Why will Henry not pay his taxes?

3. To what does John attribute Henry's nonconformity?

4. How is Bailey feeling about his trial?

5. What becomes clear about Ellen and her father?

(see the answer key)

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