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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 2.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Claire tell Tom regarding "The Breath of Life?"
(a) The plant will not bloom for another two weeks.
(b) The plant has died.
(c) She will know tomorrow if the experiment has been successful.
(d) The experiment no longer interests her.

2. What does Harry confide to the two house guests after Claire exits?
(a) He believes Claire is having an affair.
(b) He does not want Claire to spend time with her daughter.
(c) He no longer loves Claire.
(d) He hopes to get advice from them regarding Claire.

3. Who requested that breakfast be served in the greenhouse?
(a) Anthony.
(b) Harry.
(c) Hattie.
(d) Claire.

4. What are Tom's emotions upon seeing that the person who called for help is fine?
(a) Embarrassment and annoyance.
(b) Confusion and annoyance.
(c) Relief and annoyance.
(d) Relief and good humor.

5. What is the doctor's area of practice?
(a) Numerology.
(b) Orthopedics.
(c) Psychology.
(d) Botany.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who does Claire beg to take her away from the house?

2. Who is the only character onstage at the beginning of Act 2?

3. Why is Tom the only one who truly loves Claire?

4. Which character says he or she is perfectly happy with the role society has dictated?

5. Which two characters embrace at the end of Act 2?

(see the answer key)

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