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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Waldo assert about the "majority rules" form of government?
(a) It protects Americans from one another.
(b) It has failed the American citizens and must be thrown out.
(c) It benefits the rich and hurts the poor.
(d) It ensures that change happens peacefully and at the right pace.

2. Sam says he cannot make that happen. What does Henry do?
(a) He lies on his cot to wait.
(b) He leaves.
(c) He locks his cell door.
(d) He holds onto Bailey.

3. The scene fades and Sam is doing what?
(a) Packing Henry's belongings.
(b) Yelling at Henry.
(c) Waking Henry up from his dream.
(d) Calling for help.

4. To what are men slaves, according to Henry?
(a) Money.
(b) Their wives.
(c) One another.
(d) God.

5. What has brought violence to Concord?
(a) Waldo's speeches.
(b) The upset citizens of Concord.
(c) Henry's jail time.
(d) Williams' shooting.

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

7. How does the play close?
(a) Henry is sitting on his cot by Bailey.
(b) Henry experiencing new strength and striding confidently off stage.
(c) Henry leaves and goes back to his life by Walden Pond.
(d) Henry refuses to leave.

8. Why is Henry disappointed in Emerson?
(a) His idol does not stand for the same beliefs as him.
(b) His idol fights for freedom but believes in slavery.
(c) His idol has not taken a stand in the battle against slavery.
(d) His idol does not want everyone to be free.

9. Henry reacts violently against Lydian's idea. What does he do?
(a) He pushes her.
(b) Chants her words back to her in protest.
(c) He argues with her.
(d) He leaves in a rage.

10. What does Henry think about lawyers?
(a) They are devils.
(b) They are sneaky.
(c) They are mandatory for someone in jail.
(d) They can useful.

11. How does Williams appear?
(a) Dressed as an American soldier.
(b) Dressed as a Mexican soldier.
(c) Dressed as a slave.
(d) Dressed as Abraham Lincoln.

12. Edward is a young drummer boy, and Sam Staples is a Sergeant. What does Bailey become?
(a) A General.
(b) The President.
(c) A commanding officer.
(d) A soldier.

13. What does Henry suggest to Bailey?
(a) Make a run for it.
(b) Sell your soul to the devil, then you will have a good lawyer.
(c) He is born in a more liberal age, or that he try prayer.
(d) Find someone who cares.

14. After Henry deals with the chicken problem, how does Lydian respond to this gesture?
(a) She urges him to get married.
(b) She is embarrassed.
(c) She hugs him.
(d) She urges him to stay with them.

15. Ball becomes a general, and urges them all to do what?
(a) Get into line.
(b) Choose a weapon.
(c) Fire.
(d) Learn how to kill.

Short Answer Questions

1. Henry and Lydian briefly discuss love and loneliness. What comes between them?

2. As who does Waldo appear?

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

4. Henry objects to Waldo not appearing. How does Lydian feel?

5. Why does Henry object violently to this name?

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