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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What do the random growth patterns of the plants represent?
(a) Ideas and creativity.
(b) Outside forces.
(c) Death.
(d) Chaos.

2. How does Anthony try to distract Claire from worrying about the plant that is not thriving?
(a) Reminding her what "The Breath of Life" is about to do.
(b) Reminding her that the salt is missing.
(c) Reminding her that they can save the plant.
(d) Reminding her what "The Edge Vine" is about to do.

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

4. Claire tries to strike Elizabeth with what?
(a) "The Edge Vine."
(b) A trowel.
(c) A flowerpot.
(d) A salt shaker.

5. Why is Claire astonished when she enters the greenhouse during the second part of Act 1?
(a) Because Harry invited more people to intrude upon the greenhouse.
(b) Because a plant is dying.
(c) Because the special plant is in plain sight.
(d) Because the greenhouse is too hot.

Short Answer Questions

1. What happens after the first character onstage exits?

2. What is the one item that stands out in the greenhouse?

3. What does the interior of the greenhouse symbolize?

4. What does the second house guest have in his hand when he first arrives?

5. What is the second sound the audience hears in Act 1?

(see the answer key)

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