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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. 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.

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

3. Who calls to Tom for help through the tower window?
(a) Harry.
(b) Adelaide.
(c) The doctor.
(d) Claire.

4. What are Tom's emotions upon seeing that the person who called for help is fine?
(a) Embarrassment and annoyance.
(b) Relief and annoyance.
(c) Confusion and annoyance.
(d) Relief and good humor.

5. Who is Elizabeth?
(a) Claire's daughter from a previous marriage.
(b) Harry's daughter from a previous marriage.
(c) Claire's sister.
(d) Harry and Claire's daughter.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who tells Claire about the dinner guest?

2. What does Tom advise Harry to do?

3. Which character joins the first character after the curtain opens for the second time in Act 1?

4. Who tries to get Claire to come to the phone upon Elizabeth's arrival?

5. Who does Claire beg to take her away from the house?

(see the answer key)

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