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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 is the lighting on the empty areas of the set weak?

2. Why is Henry visibly frustrated with himself?

3. How does the lighting show a new time period and a younger Waldo?

4. Henry replies that he likes the way the alphabet sounds and feels when read backwards. Why does he think that things should be mixed up?

5. To what does Henry compare time?

Short Essay Questions

1. What might be the reason for Lydian's suggestion that Henry should leave while Waldo is away in England?

2. 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?

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

4. What is the set for this play?

5. How does Henry become Edward's tutor?

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

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

8. What does Henry think of retirement?

9. How does Henry show affection for Lydian? What is her response?

10. What does Baily ask of Henry? What is Henry's response?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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 2

Henry opens Act II by talking about freedom.

Part 1) What is a soliloquy?

Part 2) What examples does he give showing the freedom he has utilized?

Part 3) Why might society fear freedom?

Essay Topic 3

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.

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