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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 3.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

3. What does the second house guest have in his hand when he first arrives?
(a) A salt shaker.
(b) A gun.
(c) A pepper shaker.
(d) Supplies for breakfast.

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

5. What do the large and twisting plants in the greenhouse represent?
(a) The path of women's struggles as the Women's Rights Movement begins.
(b) Claire's fight against nature.
(c) The hatred of women toward all men.
(d) Claire's desire to strangle Tom.

Short Answer Questions

1. Claire tries to strike Elizabeth with what?

2. Who is in danger in Act 3?

3. Who returns to join the person who was alone with "The Breath of Life"?

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

5. Which is the best description of Anthony?

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