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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does the first character do after coming onstage?
(a) Press a buzzer.
(b) Lock the greenhouse door.
(c) Prepare breakfast.
(d) Answer a telephone.

2. Who tries to get Claire to come to the phone upon Elizabeth's arrival?
(a) Tom.
(b) Harry.
(c) Dick.
(d) Anthony.

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

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

5. What does Claire try to explain to the men over breakfast?
(a) The joy of letting things grow without restriction.
(b) Why she doesn't spend more time with her daughter.
(c) Why there is no heat in the house.
(d) Why she is unhappy in her marriage.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the first thing the audience sees in Act 1?

2. What does the blizzard symbolize?

3. Who is the first house guest to arrive at the greenhouse?

4. What does Harry help Hattie to do when he returns during the second part of Act 1?

5. Why can't the second house guest enter the greenhouse?

(see the answer key)

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