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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. In another area of the stage, Henry's mother is visibly upset. What does she ask Henry?

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

3. To what does Henry compare Waldo lecturing?

4. Why does Henry note that it is good that men do not know how to fly?

5. To what does John attribute Henry's nonconformity?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. Where does Lydian send Edward and Henry?

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

4. What is the cause of John's death? How does Henry react to this tragic event?

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

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

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

8. What is the story Henry tells about the character Williams?

9. Sam brings him breakfast, and tells him that the telegraph line to Texas has been finished. What does the finished telegraph line to Texas mean?

10. How does Henry attempt to stay in jail?

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

Henry makes a significant realization at the end of the play.

Part 1) What is this realization?

Part 2) What decision does it lead him to make?

Part 3) How does he feel about this decision?

Essay Topic 3

The events of the first act develop Henry as an individualist who believes deeply in personal freedom.

Part 1) How is Henry an individualist?

Part 2) What is Transcendentalism?

Part 3) How does Transcendentalism influence Henry's belief in personal freedom?

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