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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 Harry?
(a) A doctor.
(b) A poet.
(c) An artist.
(d) A pilot.

2. What does the doctor prescribe for Claire?
(a) Nothing.
(b) Therapy.
(c) Medication.
(d) Rest.

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

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. When the curtain opens for a second time in Act 1, what is the scene?

2. Why is Claire astonished when she enters the greenhouse during the second part of Act 1?

3. What does Claire ask Harry to do when she goes downstairs?

4. Why is the setting in Act 2's symbolism ironic?

5. What happens after the first character onstage exits?

(see the answer key)

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