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This test consists of 5 short answer questions and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. What choice is Henry describing to Bailey?

2. When does all action on stage stop?

3. What happens when Henry urges him to run away?

4. What happens as Williams darts offstage?

5. Sam brings him breakfast, and tells Henry what?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

The idea of isolation is absolutely essential.

Part 1) When do we first see Henry as an isolationist?

Part 2) What does this isolation do to Henry's abilities to fight injustice?

Part 3) What change does he make to better fight injustice?

Essay Topic 2

A significant event in Act II prompts Henry to reconsider his theory that one man can make a difference.

Part 1) What event is this?

Part 2) What advice does he give that, surprisingly, is very realistic and sensible?

Part 3) This event also shows Henry that change cannot be effected from within the system. How does it show this?

Essay Topic 3

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?

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