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

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Williams appear?

2. After Henry deals with the chicken problem, how does Lydian respond to this gesture?

3. What does Williams do when he sees Henry?

4. What choice is Henry describing to Bailey?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

The character of Henry is depicted in the play as a solitary revolutionary, who uses techniques of passive resistance to protest against injustice.

Part 1) How is he a revolutionary?

Part 2) What techniques of passive resistance does he use?

Part 3) How do Henry's thoughts and actions reflects those of the tumultuous 1960s?

Essay Topic 2

A significant event in Act II prompts Henry to reconsider his theory that one man can make a difference.

Part 1) What event is this?

Part 2) What advice does he give that, surprisingly, is very realistic and sensible?

Part 3) This event also shows Henry that change cannot be effected from within the system. How does it show this?

Essay Topic 3

Despite his belief in freedom, however, Henry shows himself to be enslaved to Waldo's thoughts and ideas.

Part 1) Who is Waldo?

Part 2) Why does Henry want to be like Waldo?

Part 3) Give an example of Henry reflecting Waldo's views.

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