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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Henry say that he cannot pray for John's soul?
(a) He does not believe John's soul is in heaven.
(b) He is angry with God for taking his brother.
(c) He cannot pray to a God that does not listen.
(d) He does not believe in God.

2. Sergeant Sam wakes the sleeping Henry and gives him what?
(a) His breakfast.
(b) A rifle.
(c) The key to the jail cell.
(d) A note.

3. What choice is Henry describing to Bailey?
(a) The choice to stay in jail or attempt a mistake.
(b) The choice to marry Ellen or allow his brother to.
(c) The choice he has made between paying his taxes and asserting his independence.
(d) The choice to listen to those around him or follow his heart.

4. What happens as Williams darts offstage?
(a) He is shot.
(b) He is followed by racist epithets.
(c) He begins shooting his rifle.
(d) He says he's running to Walden Pond.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Waldo find out about Henry's arrest?

2. Whose nightmare of Henry being arrested has come true?

3. Edward is so pleased. What does he wish?

4. What occupation does Sam mark?

5. What advice does Henry give him when Waldo asks him what he thinks he should do?

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