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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why do the townsfolk look strangely at Henry?
(a) Henry is stumbling around.
(b) Henry takes off one shoe.
(c) Henry is sneaking around in the dark.
(d) Henry is arguing with the constable.

2. Upon what does Henry lament, regarding the environment?
(a) There are too many biting insects.
(b) He would like to live in a more tropical environment.
(c) Concord is too wild for his taste.
(d) The fact that humanity has done so much damage to the environment.

3. Bailey is impressed and observes that Henry must be a teacher. Why is Bailey impressed with Henry?
(a) Henry teaches him mathematics.
(b) Henry teaches him how to read and write his name.
(c) Henry teaches him how to play the flute.
(d) Henry teaches him about Transcendentalism.

4. For what does Henry invite Ellen?
(a) A swim.
(b) A boat ride.
(c) A walk.
(d) A picnic.

5. Why is Bailey in jail?
(a) Burning down a barn.
(b) Breaking and entering.
(c) Robbing a store.
(d) Murdering his neighbor.

Short Answer Questions

1. Ball notes that it is a sin to work on Sundays, and what does John note about Henry?

2. Henry agrees to take her to shore if she will do what?

3. If more people were willing to go to jail to protest the government, they could effect change on what scale?

4. Who does Waldo say "were trying to buy popularity?"

5. What does Henry offer to Waldo and Lydian?

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