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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which plant is not thriving?
(a) "The Breath of Life."
(b) "The Edge Vine."
(c) "The Life Vine."
(d) "The Breath of Death."

2. Who tells Claire that they can be happy together?
(a) Elizabeth.
(b) Tom.
(c) Dick.
(d) Anthony.

3. What happens after the first character onstage exits?
(a) The greenhouse door opens.
(b) The unusual-looking plant dies.
(c) The telephone rings.
(d) The curtain closes.

4. Who tells Claire about the dinner guest?
(a) Adelaide.
(b) Tom.
(c) Harry.
(d) No one.

5. How does Claire respond to Adelaide's accusations?
(a) With embarrassment.
(b) She faints.
(c) She cries.
(d) In an insolent manner.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who rejects Anthony's offer after the gunshot?

2. What does Harry help Hattie to do when he returns during the second part of Act 1?

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

4. How does Elizabeth respond to Adelaide's accusations?

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

(see the answer key)

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