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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 do the townsfolk look strangely at Henry?

2. Henry agrees to take her to shore if she will do what?

3. What does Henry tell Bailey he drinks?

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

5. Ball notes that it is a sin to work on Sundays, and what does John note about Henry?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Henry say to Ellen when he sees her taking notes?

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

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

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

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

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

7. What is Deacon Ball's reaction to Henry's class discussion?

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

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

In Act II, Lee and Lawrence further develop the idea of what war Henry is fighting against.

Part 1) What war is he initially fighting?

Part 2) What war is added? How is this war foreshadowed in Act I?

Part 3) What is the connection between the two wars?

Essay Topic 2

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?

Essay Topic 3

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?

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