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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which is the best description of the doctor?
(a) He rejects new Freudian theories.
(b) He is in love with Claire.
(c) He rejects the belief that rest and isolation can help cure a hysterical patient.
(d) He specializes in botany.

2. What is the relationship between Elizabeth and Adelaide?
(a) They are sisters.
(b) They are rivals for Tom's love.
(c) They are niece and aunt.
(d) They are mother and daughter.

3. What does the setting in Act 2 symbolize?
(a) Escape.
(b) A spiritual prison.
(c) A castle fit for a queen.
(d) Closeness to God.

4. What is the special plant about to do?
(a) Flower.
(b) Die.
(c) Be transplanted.
(d) Go to seed.

5. Who is the only character onstage at the beginning of Act 2?
(a) Anthony.
(b) Harry.
(c) Adelaide.
(d) Claire.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the relationship between Claire and Adelaide?

2. Why is Tom the only one who truly loves Claire?

3. What does Claire require the second house guest to do before she will let him enter the greenhouse?

4. Which is the best description of Anthony?

5. What does Claire ask Tom to do in Act 2?

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