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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which is the best description of Anthony?
(a) Husband of Claire.
(b) A middle-aged man.
(c) A young man.
(d) A house guest.

2. What does Claire ask Tom to do?
(a) Say something evil about the plants.
(b) Say something pleasant about God.
(c) Say something evil about God.
(d) Say something pleasant about the plants.

3. Who is the only character onstage when the curtain opens for the second time in Act 1?
(a) Hattie.
(b) Claire.
(c) Anthony.
(d) Harry.

4. Who rescues Elizabeth from being struck?
(a) Tom.
(b) Anthony.
(c) Dick.
(d) Harry.

5. What does Claire push off the table?
(a) Salt.
(b) Pepper.
(c) A plant.
(d) An egg.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Why does Claire caution Tom to be careful?

3. What is the first sound the audience hears in Act 1?

4. How does Anthony try to distract Claire from worrying about the plant that is not thriving?

5. Who brings Elizabeth to the greenhouse?

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