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

Short Answer Questions

1. About what is Williams worried?

2. About what is Henry's poem/prayer?

3. Lydian accuses him of trying to make Waldo something he is not, and urges Henry to do what?

4. What is Henry doing when Williams, an escaped slave, appears?

5. What does Williams want to call himself?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

In Act Two, the exchange between Henry and Lydian early in the chapter shows that in his efforts to be like Waldo, Henry has started to assume some of the threads of Waldo's life.

Part 1) How has Waldo begun to assume threads of Waldo's life?

Part 2) How does this affect Edward and Lydian?

Part 3) What does Lydian suggest to Henry to try to encourage him away from trying to take over Waldo's life?

Essay Topic 2

Henry makes a significant realization at the end of the play.

Part 1) What is this realization?

Part 2) What decision does it lead him to make?

Part 3) How does he feel about this decision?

Essay Topic 3

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.

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