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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. Who does Waldo say "were trying to buy popularity?"
2. Why is the lighting on the empty areas of the set weak?
3. Why is Deacon Ball, the Chair of the Concord School Committee, shocked at what Henry has been discussing with his class?
4. Why does Henry not hug Ellen?
5. To what does Henry compare Waldo lecturing?
Short Essay Questions
1. What inspires Henry at the end of the play?
2. What does Henry tell Bailey about his home?
3. Translate Henry's poem/prayer for Bailey. "Blessed Are the Young, for they do not read the President's speeches. Blessed Are They who never read a newspaper, for they shall see Nature and, through her, God. Blessed is Bailey, for he's a good fellow and deserves better treatment than you've been giving him even though he is a man of letters."
4. What is the discussion between Henry and Bailey, regarding time?
5. How do Edward Henry grow closer during their time together?
6. How does Henry know what work needs to be done for Waldo and Lydian?
7. What does Henry learn about his obsession with Waldo?
8. Why does Henry try to conform to Deacon Ball's expectations? Is he able to conform?
9. Describe the scene when Sam Staples tells him he must pay his property taxes?
10. Why does Henry think more people should be willing to go to 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
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
Intellectualism and freedom are brought together when Waldo and Henry finally clash.
Part 1) How do they clash?
Part 2) What does this do to their friendship?
Part 3) What does this teach Henry about unrealistic expectations?
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