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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. How does Waldo find out about Henry's arrest?

2. What does Henry then urge all his students not to do but to savor their sensations of the world?

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

4. What does Ellen wish about Henry?

5. What does Henry offer to Waldo and Lydian?

Short Essay Questions

1. What might the flute melody represent?

2. What does Edward tell his mother when he and Henry return? What is his reasoning for this?

3. How is Waldo's dream created on the stage?

4. How does Sam show that he is acting against his wishes when serving Henry with his tax bill?

5. 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?

6. What does Henry tell Bailey about his home?

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

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

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

10. Where does Lydian send Edward and Henry?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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 2

One of the most important elements of Henry's character is his irreverent sense of humor.

Part 1) Give an example from the play showing his sense of humor.

Part 2) How does Henry use his sense of humor to reveal his beliefs?

Part 3) As the first act progresses, Henry's use of humor becomes less about wit and more about bitter social or political commentary. Give an example from the play to support this statement.

Essay Topic 3

The school that Henry and John start is perhaps the clearest example of this stand against intellectualism.

Part 1) Describe the school.

Part 2) Why does the school fail?

Part 3) Although the school fails, is it a complete failure? Explain.

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