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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. Whose nightmare of Henry being arrested has come true?
(a) His mother's.
(b) His father's.
(c) His brother's.
(d) Waldo's.

2. What is Henry's advice when Bailey says he cannot swim?
(a) Henry tells him to take lessons.
(b) Henry tells him to avoid the ocean.
(c) Henry tells him not to struggle with the water.
(d) Henry tells him to plug his nose when he jumps in.

3. What is the setting for the beginning of the play?
(a) A school.
(b) Long Island Sound.
(c) A jail cell in the center of the stage.
(d) Walden Pond.

4. Henry replies that he likes the way the alphabet sounds and feels when read backwards. Why does he think that things should be mixed up?
(a) To make the alphabet less linear and more human.
(b) It would be more fun that way.
(c) To make the alphabet more exciting.
(d) It would be very tricky for everyone to remember.

5. What does Henry attempt to explain to Ellen?
(a) Love.
(b) Transcendentalism.
(c) Calculus.
(d) Boating.

Short Answer Questions

1. How do John and Henry get on the topic of polygamy?

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

3. What is Transcendentalism?

4. Who will be Henry's protege?

5. How does Henry reply when Sam asks him what his occupation is?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. Why does Henry react violently when Williams tells him what he wants to be called? Why might Williams want to be called this?

4. How are Henry's Sunday rituals very different from many in town?

5. What inspires Henry at the end of the play?

6. What argument takes place between Lydian and Henry, regarding his behavior?

7. How does Henry show affection for Lydian? What is her response?

8. What does Henry say to Ellen, showing the audience that he likes her?

9. How is Ellen supportive of Henry at his brother's funeral?

10. What happens after Henry gives Waldo the advice to speak out against the war?

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