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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. Why does Henry urge Bailey to remain uneducated?

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

3. How does Bailey feel about being in jail with Henry?

4. Why does Ellen offer to leave?

5. Whose nightmare of Henry being arrested has come true?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does the act close?

2. What is Waldo's reaction to Henry's arrest?

3. What is the set for this play?

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

5. Waldo asks how he should rebel. What is Henry's response? Why?

6. How does Henry get out of jail?

7. Where does Lydian send Edward and Henry?

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

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Despite his belief in freedom, however, Henry shows himself to be enslaved to Waldo's thoughts and ideas.

Part 1) Who is Waldo?

Part 2) Why does Henry want to be like Waldo?

Part 3) Give an example of Henry reflecting Waldo's views.

Essay Topic 2

Humanity is flawed.

Part 1) What happens that forces Henry to face the fact that Waldo cannot live up to his expectations?

Part 2) What excuse does Lydian give for Waldo?

Part 3) What does Henry do after the event? How does this make him feel?

Essay Topic 3

Henry is not afraid to stand up to authority.

Part 1) Use the play to support this statement.

Part 2) How are those around him affected by this attitude?

Part 3) How is authority affected by Henry's choices?

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