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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. According to Henry, why is the government afraid of the choice he has made?
(a) They do not want a civil war.
(b) They want his money.
(c) It may encourage others to do the same.
(d) They do not prison escapees.

2. What has Henry made for the chickens?
(a) A place to be fed, so they stay out of Lydians's roses.
(b) A new nest for their eggs, so they do not roost in Lydian's roses.
(c) A chicken coop, so they stay out of Lydian's roses.
(d) Gloves to keep them from scratching up Lydian's roses.

3. Why is Henry disappointed in Emerson?
(a) His idol fights for freedom but believes in slavery.
(b) His idol has not taken a stand in the battle against slavery.
(c) His idol does not stand for the same beliefs as him.
(d) His idol does not want everyone to be free.

4. What pleases Henry about Williams?
(a) Williams tells him of his desire to escape slavery.
(b) Williams is a kind man.
(c) Williams will be staying at Walden Pond to help him.
(d) Williams is going back into slavery.

5. How does Henry feel when he shouts with no response and tries to ring the bell, but no sound emerges?
(a) He feels confused and unsure.
(b) He feels frustrated, yet determined.
(c) He feels discouraged and powerless.
(d) He feels somewhat relieved.

Short Answer Questions

1. The scene fades and Sam is doing what?

2. What happens to the man, in Waldo's story, who goes to India to earn a fortune, so he can retire a poet?

3. What does Lydian say while insisting to Henry what he must do?

4. What is happening to Henry in this scene?

5. Of what does Henry accuse Waldo, regarding Williams?

(see the answer key)

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