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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Why does Ellen offer to leave?
(a) She is the only girl.
(b) Her father does not want her in the school.
(c) She has not paid tuition.
(d) She is failing the course.

3. How does the lighting show a new time period and a younger Waldo?
(a) The lighting on Waldo's side of the stage shifts to a stronger hue.
(b) The lighting on Waldo's side of the stage shifts to a bright yellow.
(c) The lighting on Waldo's side of the stage becomes warmer.
(d) The lighting on Waldo's side of the stage becomes more white.

4. Henry tells John that college was a waste of time except for what?
(a) Waldo's lectures.
(b) The weekends.
(c) The lab courses.
(d) Lunch.

5. What does Ball threaten to do to Henry?
(a) Report him to the School Committee.
(b) Cancel his courses.
(c) Fire him.
(d) Reprimand him.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why is Henry visibly frustrated with himself?

2. What does Henry tell Waldo and Lydian about what must be done?

3. Ball notes that it is a sin to work on Sundays, and what does John note about Henry?

4. Where does Henry live?

5. Why do the townsfolk look strangely at Henry?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Henry say to Ellen when he sees her taking notes?

2. What is evidence that Henry's thoughts might seem backwards?

3. What do Henry and Bailey see out the cell window?

4. What does Henry think of retirement?

5. How is Waldo's dream created on the stage?

6. What does Henry learn about his obsession with Waldo?

7. What is the cause of John's death? How does Henry react to this tragic event?

8. How do Edward Henry grow closer during their time together?

9. What is the discussion between Henry and Bailey, regarding time?

10. What might be the reason for Lydian's suggestion that Henry should leave while Waldo is away in England?

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