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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 2.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why is Deacon Ball, the Chair of the Concord School Committee, shocked at what Henry has been discussing with his class?
(a) The students do not address him as "Sir."
(b) Matters of theology should be left to religious leaders.
(c) There are girls in the course.
(d) He is not following the curriculum.

2. How does Waldo respond when Ball asks him about listening to another clergyman?
(a) He is always glad when the sermon is over.
(b) He gets good sermon ideas from other clergymen.
(c) He tends to fall asleep.
(d) He becomes nervous.

3. Who is the old man who enters with his wife?
(a) Henry David Thoreau.
(b) Ralph Waldo Emerson.
(c) John Thoreau.
(d) Edward Emerson.

4. What becomes clear about Ellen and her father?
(a) Neither really understand Transcendentalism.
(b) They do not agree on how Edmund should be raised.
(c) They are very close.
(d) They are both Transcendentalists.

5. What occupation does Sam mark?
(a) Carpenter.
(b) Principal.
(c) Tutor.
(d) Writer.

Short Answer Questions

1. Henry mocks Ball by telling his students to prevent all their senses from experiencing life so that they can all focus solely on what?

2. How do John and Henry get on the topic of polygamy?

3. Why does Henry make this agreement with Ellen before taking her to shore?

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

5. When does all action on stage stop?

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