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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 2.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When the curtain opens for a second time in Act 1, what is the scene?
(a) The interior of a greenhouse on a sunny, snowy morning.
(b) An unusual plant in a shaft of light.
(c) Outdoors in a blizzard, with a greenhouse visible.
(d) A room in a tower.

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

3. What does Claire say after Elizabeth exits?
(a) She does not love Elizabeth.
(b) The plants must be destroyed.
(c) She feels light now.
(d) Darkness has descended.

4. Why does Claire make the request of Harry?
(a) The Victrola is disturbing her concentration.
(b) Music calms her emotions.
(c) She wants the doctor to help her.
(d) She no longer wants to be alone with Tom.

5. How many children does Adelaide have?
(a) Three.
(b) None.
(c) Five.
(d) Seven.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What does Tom do when Claire tries to embrace him?

3. Which character has the last name of Edgeworthy?

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

5. Under what condition does Tom agree to stay?

(see the answer key)

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