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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where does Tom intend to go?
(a) India.
(b) Israel.
(c) Iceland.
(d) Indonesia.

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

3. Which character joins the first character after the curtain opens for the second time in Act 1?
(a) Hattie.
(b) Anthony.
(c) Harry.
(d) Claire.

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

5. When Claire becomes frustrated with Elizabeth, what does Claire want to do?
(a) Destroy "The Edge of Death."
(b) Destroy "The Edge Vine."
(c) Destroy "The Breath of Life."
(d) Destroy all plants in the greenhouse.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Claire push off the table?

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

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

4. Who worries that the cold weather will have adverse effects on the plants?

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

(see the answer key)

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