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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Sam brings him breakfast, and tells Henry what?
(a) The war in Mexico has begun.
(b) Henry's mother will bail him out.
(c) The war in Mexico has ended.
(d) The telegraph line to Texas has been finished.

2. The audience's attention then goes back to the jail cell, where Henry is seen waking up who?
(a) The guard, Sam.
(b) His brother, John.
(c) His friend, Waldo.
(d) His cellmate, Bailey.

3. Where must Waldo go to speak out against injustice?
(a) In his own heart.
(b) Out of his comfort zone.
(c) At the courthouse.
(d) In Washington, D.C.

4. Why is the lighting on the empty areas of the set weak?
(a) To suggest winter.
(b) The lights are broken.
(c) To suggest old age.
(d) To suggest a dream.

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. Why does Henry not hug Ellen?

2. Besides suggesting that Henry would be a better father, what else does Edward suggest to his mother?

3. When does all action on stage stop?

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

5. Bailey is impressed and observes that Henry must be a teacher. Why is Bailey impressed with Henry?

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