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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is the foundation of Claire's emotional state?
(a) She has trouble sleeping.
(b) She needs something to hope for beyond what others are able to give.
(c) She wants to spend more time with Adelaide.
(d) She wants to spend more time with Elizabeth.

2. Harry and the first house guest have a discussion about what?
(a) Pepper.
(b) Salt.
(c) The blizzard.
(d) "The Edge Vine."

3. In what time period does the play take place?
(a) The early 1900's.
(b) The early twenty-first century.
(c) The Elizabethan era.
(d) The mid 1800's.

4. What is the first character in Act 3 doing?
(a) Preparing a meal.
(b) Working with new plants.
(c) Reading a book.
(d) Brandishing a gun.

5. Who is left alone with "The Breath of Life"?
(a) Tom.
(b) Harry.
(c) Anthony.
(d) Claire.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is Elizabeth?

2. When the curtain opens for a second time in Act 1, what is the scene?

3. What are Tom's emotions upon seeing that the person who called for help is fine?

4. What does Tom say will happen to communication between himself and Claire?

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

(see the answer key)

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