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

2. How does Bailey feel about being in jail with Henry?
(a) He hates being in jail with him.
(b) He is delighted to be in jail with an author.
(c) He is irritated by him.
(d) He does not mind being in jail with an author.

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 bright yellow.
(b) The lighting on Waldo's side of the stage shifts to a stronger hue.
(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. What does Ball threaten to do to Henry?
(a) Report him to the School Committee.
(b) Reprimand him.
(c) Cancel his courses.
(d) Fire him.

5. What does Henry discover as he is busily pointing out different species of grass?
(a) A beautiful flower.
(b) A new species of bee.
(c) An ant hill.
(d) A species he has not seen in the area.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What does Henry tell Bailey he drinks?

3. Why is Henry applying for work as a repair person?

4. Why does Henry say that he cannot pray for John's soul?

5. Why does Henry make this agreement with Ellen before taking her to shore?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. How does Henry become Edward's tutor?

3. How does Henry react to how Bailey handles his time in jail?

4. Why does Henry think more people should be willing to go to jail?

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

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

7. What does Waldo mean when he accuses Henry of resigning from the human race?

8. In the play it is not know whether or not Henry stays in jail until the end of Bailey's trial. What do you believe takes place?

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

10. What is the set for this play?

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