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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. On what do John and Henry then agree?
(a) They will remain celibate until they are 90 and 92 years old, at which time they will both pursue Ellen.
(b) They will both get married as soon as possible to forget about Ellen.
(c) They will stay celibate for the rest of their lives.
(d) They will begin their cult and marry as many women as possible.

2. Why does Ellen not marry John?
(a) Her father objects.
(b) She loves Henry.
(c) She is too young.
(d) She does not love him.

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

4. To what does Henry compare time?
(a) To a river.
(b) To the sun.
(c) To a road.
(d) To sand.

5. What does Henry do when he catches Ellen writing notes once again?
(a) He urges her to be an individual.
(b) He urges her to put the notes on note cards.
(c) He tells her to continue the hard work.
(d) He quizzes her over her notes.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Transcendentalism?

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

3. Why does Henry make this agreement with Ellen before taking her to shore?

4. What becomes clear about Ellen and her father?

5. Why will Henry not give money to the government?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Edward tell his mother when he and Henry return? What is his reasoning for this?

2. What advice of his own does Henry take?

3. How does Henry become Edward's tutor?

4. What might the flute melody represent?

5. How does Sam show that he is acting against his wishes when serving Henry with his tax bill?

6. What does Henry think of Ralph Waldo Emerson?

7. Sam brings him breakfast, and tells him that the telegraph line to Texas has been finished. What does the finished telegraph line to Texas mean?

8. What is the discussion between Henry and Bailey, regarding time?

9. What does Baily ask of Henry? What is Henry's response?

10. How does the act close?

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