View a FREE sample

This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 1.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who is the only character onstage when the curtain opens for the second time in Act 1?
(a) Harry.
(b) Anthony.
(c) Hattie.
(d) Claire.

2. What does the second house guest have in his hand when he first arrives?
(a) A gun.
(b) A pepper shaker.
(c) Supplies for breakfast.
(d) A salt shaker.

3. What is the relationship between Harry and Claire?
(a) Employer and maid.
(b) Brother and sister.
(c) Gardener and employer.
(d) Husband and wife.

4. Which is the best description of Claire and Elizabeth's reunion?
(a) They stay on opposite sides of the room.
(b) They tend plants together.
(c) They laugh together at a private joke.
(d) They embrace awkwardly.

5. What is Elizabeth's philosophy regarding new plant varieties?
(a) Plants should never be hybridized.
(b) She likes only roses.
(c) New plants are always exciting.
(d) Anything new should be better.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does the first character do after coming onstage?

2. Why does Claire caution Tom to be careful?

3. How does Anthony try to distract Claire from worrying about the plant that is not thriving?

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

5. Who is the first house guest to arrive at the greenhouse?

(see the answer key)

This section contains 251 words (approx. 1 page at 300 words per page) View a FREE sample