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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Waldo marvels at Henry, and expresses his own admiration for Henry's beliefs. How does he refer to Henry?
(a) A "living, breathing prophet."
(b) A "man of his word."
(c) A "walking ethic."
(d) A "living Transcendentalist."

2. Who is the old man who enters with his wife?
(a) Henry David Thoreau.
(b) Edward Emerson.
(c) Ralph Waldo Emerson.
(d) John Thoreau.

3. Why does Henry make up a poem/prayer for Bailey?
(a) Bailey asks him for help praying.
(b) He thinks it might cheer Bailey up.
(c) He is making a statement about his beliefs.
(d) He is trying to be funny.

4. What does the audience learn about Williams once he leaves Walden Pond?
(a) He has been shot at the border.
(b) He is a free man in New York.
(c) He is sent back into slavery.
(d) He lives in Canada.

5. Why does Edward suggest that Henry would be a better father?
(a) Henry is nicer than his own father.
(b) Henry is more fun than his own father.
(c) His father is often away from the house.
(d) His father would not play with him like Henry does.

Short Answer Questions

1. What name does Williams adopts?

2. What does Henry point out to Bailey about doing what is expected of you?

3. Why does Henry wail in grief?

4. When is there sexual tension between Lydian and Henry?

5. To what are men slaves, according to Henry?

(see the answer key)

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