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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Henry note that people must do, regarding books?

2. Henry tells John that college was a waste of time except for what?

3. How does Ellen find Transcendentalism?

4. Why is Henry seized with a new feeling of love for Ellen?

5. What does Henry discover as he is busily pointing out different species of grass?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

4. What might the flute melody represent?

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

6. How do Henry's mother and brother say about him?

7. Waldo marvels at Henry, and expresses his own admiration for Henry's beliefs. He refers to Henry as a "walking ethic," living proof of Transcendentalism. Why does he feel this way about Henry?

8. What roles do the play's characters assume in Henry's dream?

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

10. What does Henry say about humanity's effect on the environment?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

The character of Henry is depicted in the play as a solitary revolutionary, who uses techniques of passive resistance to protest against injustice.

Part 1) How is he a revolutionary?

Part 2) What techniques of passive resistance does he use?

Part 3) How do Henry's thoughts and actions reflects those of the tumultuous 1960s?

Essay Topic 2

Williams greatly admires Henry.

Part 1) What does he want to do, because he so admires Henry?

Part 2) How does Henry react to this?

Part 3) Why might be the reason for why Williams wanted to honor Henry in this way?

Essay Topic 3

The first act of Lawrence and Lees' play develops the characters and themes that made it one of the most controversial and successful plays of the late-1960s.

Part 1) Who is the protagonist? How does he or she change throughout this play?

Part 2) What are two of the themes in this play?

Part 3) Describe the importance of these two themes and how they relate to the characters in this play.

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