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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 3.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who does Claire ask to view the plant in her place?
(a) Anthony.
(b) Harry.
(c) Dick.
(d) Tom.

2. What is the first character onstage in Act 2 doing?
(a) Browsing through a book of drawings.
(b) Praying.
(c) Singing.
(d) Working with plants.

3. Why does Adelaide chastise Claire?
(a) For not doing a better job taking care of the greenhouse plants.
(b) For not letting Adelaide raise Elizabeth.
(c) For not leaving Harry.
(d) For not being affectionate to her daughter.

4. Why are three of the male characters named "Tom, Dick, and Harry"?
(a) The names were translations from the play's original language.
(b) Because the author had little imagination.
(c) To imply that they are ordinary men.
(d) To make their names easy to remember.

5. Who calls to Tom for help through the tower window?
(a) Harry.
(b) Adelaide.
(c) The doctor.
(d) Claire.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is the first character to come onstage in Act 1?

2. What does Harry confide to the first house guest?

3. Under what condition does Tom agree to stay?

4. Who is acting dangerously early in Act 3?

5. Why is Claire astonished when she enters the greenhouse during the second part of Act 1?

(see the answer key)

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