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This test consists of 5 short answer questions and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Henry wail in grief?

2. Waldo marvels at Henry, and expresses his own admiration for Henry's beliefs. How does he refer to Henry?

3. When does Henry comfort Edward with the knowledge that he has now planted new Huckleberry plants?

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

5. Waldo asks whether he should start a violent rebellion. How does Henry reply?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Intellectualism and freedom are brought together when Waldo and Henry finally clash.

Part 1) How do they clash?

Part 2) What does this do to their friendship?

Part 3) What does this teach Henry about unrealistic expectations?

Essay Topic 2

The first act of Lawrence and Lees' play develops the characters and themes that made it one of the most controversial and successful plays of the late-1960s.

Part 1) Who is the protagonist? How does he or she change throughout this play?

Part 2) What are two of the themes in this play?

Part 3) Describe the importance of these two themes and how they relate to the characters in this play.

Essay Topic 3

Humanity is flawed.

Part 1) What happens that forces Henry to face the fact that Waldo cannot live up to his expectations?

Part 2) What excuse does Lydian give for Waldo?

Part 3) What does Henry do after the event? How does this make him feel?

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