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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Henry say Waldo should use to effect change?
(a) His fame and influence.
(b) His wonderful manner of speaking.
(c) His wife's influence.
(d) A change in philosophy.

2. Who are the only people married in John and Henry's family?
(a) Their parents and aunt.
(b) Their parents and older brother.
(c) Their parents and uncle.
(d) Their father and mother.

3. How does Waldo respond to the news of Williams?
(a) He expresses sympathy about Williams' death.
(b) he expresses excitement for his escape to Canada.
(c) He expresses happiness for his freedom.
(d) He expresses shock about Williams' capture.

4. Sam says he cannot make that happen. What does Henry do?
(a) He lies on his cot to wait.
(b) He holds onto Bailey.
(c) He leaves.
(d) He locks his cell door.

5. What does Henry then urge all his students not to do but to savor their sensations of the world?
(a) Stay inside buildings.
(b) Emulate him.
(c) Go to class.
(d) Listen to their parents.

Short Answer Questions

1. Henry praises the speaker, and calls him by what name?

2. In another area of the stage, Henry's mother is visibly upset. What does she ask Henry?

3. What does Henry assure Williams?

4. Henry rings the town bell, and tells everyone that Waldo will be giving a speech. Why does Waldo not appear?

5. Henry objects to Sergeant Sam, but what happens?

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