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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why didn't Anthony answer the buzz from Harry?
(a) Hattie answered the buzz.
(b) Claire had instructed Anthony to answer no buzz but hers.
(c) Harry didn't buzz Anthony.
(d) Anthony didn't hear the buzzer.

2. What does Harry confide to the first house guest?
(a) He no longer loves Claire.
(b) Claire has hidden the salt and pepper.
(c) Claire is having an affair.
(d) He is considering having a doctor friend observe Claire's behavior.

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

4. Who are Tom and Dick?
(a) Brothers of Harry.
(b) House guests.
(c) Brothers of Anthony.
(d) Gardeners.

5. What is the second sound the audience hears in Act 1?
(a) A buzzer.
(b) A conversation.
(c) Laughter.
(d) Wind.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Claire want Elizabeth to do regarding the plants?

2. Which is the best description of Claire and Elizabeth's reunion?

3. What are Anthony's specific instructions?

4. Which character joins the first character after the curtain opens for the second time in Act 1?

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

(see the answer key)

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