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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 1.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Henry returns to his jail cell. What is Bailey happily doing?
(a) Talking to Sam.
(b) Dreaming.
(c) Reading a book.
(d) Practicing writing his name.

2. How does the lighting show a new time period and a younger Waldo?
(a) The lighting on Waldo's side of the stage shifts to a stronger hue.
(b) The lighting on Waldo's side of the stage becomes warmer.
(c) The lighting on Waldo's side of the stage shifts to a bright yellow.
(d) The lighting on Waldo's side of the stage becomes more white.

3. Why will Henry not give money to the government?
(a) He does not like the United States.
(b) He is not an American.
(c) He does not have the money to give to the government.
(d) He does not approve of its actions.

4. Henry agrees to take her to shore if she will do what?
(a) Go to church with John.
(b) Marry him.
(c) Marry John.
(d) Go to church with him.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Henry object to the whole notion of retirement?

2. What does Henry attempt to explain to Ellen?

3. Who are the only people married in John and Henry's family?

4. Henry notes that he can feel the sound waves from the clock tower. Who does he say he is freer in jail than?

5. What does Henry then urge all his students not to do but to savor their sensations of the world?

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