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

Short Answer Questions

1. What pleases Henry about Williams?

2. What does Williams want to call himself?

3. What does Waldo ask after he accuses Henry of resigning from the human race?

4. How does Henry describe berry picking?

5. What does Henry assure Williams?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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.

Essay Topic 2

Humanity is flawed.

Part 1) What happens that forces Henry to face the fact that Waldo cannot live up to his expectations?

Part 2) What excuse does Lydian give for Waldo?

Part 3) What does Henry do after the event? How does this make him feel?

Essay Topic 3

Another important idea is Henry's disillusionment with intellectualism.

Part 1) What is intellectualism?

Part 2) Why might Henry have been initially drawn to intellectualism?

Part 3) Why does Henry become disillusioned with intellectualism?

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