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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. For what does Henry propose to work?
(a) A small garden in the back property.
(b) Food.
(c) A piece of Waldo's property in the woods, so that he can conduct an "experiment."
(d) A small Salary.

3. Henry replies that he likes the way the alphabet sounds and feels when read backwards. Why does he think that things should be mixed up?
(a) It would be more fun that way.
(b) To make the alphabet more exciting.
(c) To make the alphabet less linear and more human.
(d) It would be very tricky for everyone to remember.

4. When Waldo offers money, how does Henry respond?
(a) He has already been paid by being able to listen to his mentor's lectures.
(b) He readily accepts his offer.
(c) He want to negotiate a salary.
(d) He wants to be paid in kind.

5. Henry rings the town bell, and tells everyone that Waldo will be giving a speech. Why does Waldo not appear?
(a) Waldo "is afraid of public speaking."
(b) Waldo "suddenly had to make other plans."
(c) Waldo "wants more time to meditate on these matters."
(d) Waldo "is not longer interested in assisting Henry in his cause."

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Henry give Williams?

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

3. Sam notes that he does not like having to serve Henry with the bill. What does Henry urge him to do?

4. What does Henry assure Williams?

5. What happens to Edward during this scene?

(see the answer key)

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