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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. What is the only reason for why Henry leaves his home?
(a) To see his family.
(b) To go swimming.
(c) To visit friends.
(d) For trips to town for supplies.

2. For what does Henry propose to work?
(a) A small Salary.
(b) A piece of Waldo's property in the woods, so that he can conduct an "experiment."
(c) A small garden in the back property.
(d) Food.

3. Bailey is impressed and observes that Henry must be a teacher. Why is Bailey impressed with Henry?
(a) Henry teaches him how to read and write his name.
(b) Henry teaches him about Transcendentalism.
(c) Henry teaches him how to play the flute.
(d) Henry teaches him mathematics.

4. Henry returns to his jail cell. What is Bailey happily doing?
(a) Talking to Sam.
(b) Dreaming.
(c) Practicing writing his name.
(d) Reading a book.

5. What words of Waldo's does Henry repeat like a mantra?
(a) "Cast conformity behind you."
(b) "Follow the yellow brick road."
(c) "Follow your own path."
(d) "Be free to be yourself."

Short Answer Questions

1. John's cheering of Henry leads to what inspiration?

2. To what does Henry compare time?

3. For what does Henry invite Ellen?

4. Who are the only people married in John and Henry's family?

5. What does Henry attempt to explain to Ellen?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is Deacon Ball's reaction to Henry's class discussion?

2. How do Waldo and Henry treat one another, as opposed to how they feel about one another?

3. What discussion do John and Henry have regarding Ellen's interest in both brothers?

4. How does Henry show that he cares about his brother and his brother's feelings?

5. Why does Henry try to conform to Deacon Ball's expectations? Is he able to conform?

6. What stops the war action on stage for a moment?

7. How does Henry feel about this decision?

8. How does Henry know what work needs to be done for Waldo and Lydian?

9. Why does Henry encourage Williams to go to Canada? What happens to Williams?

10. What is the set for this play?

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