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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who enters the room after the doctor gives his advice?
(a) Dick.
(b) Tom.
(c) Adelaide.
(d) Claire.

2. What does Harry confide to the two house guests after Claire exits?
(a) He hopes to get advice from them regarding Claire.
(b) He does not want Claire to spend time with her daughter.
(c) He no longer loves Claire.
(d) He believes Claire is having an affair.

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

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

5. Why does one character strangle another?
(a) Harry wants to save his marriage.
(b) The plant is jealous of all men.
(c) Tom realizes Claire will never stay faithful.
(d) Claire realizes Tom is just like others who want to mold her and decide what should make her happy.

Short Answer Questions

1. What do the random growth patterns of the plants represent?

2. Who joins Claire, Tom, and the third character in the tower?

3. Who joins the first character early in Act 3?

4. How does Tom respond to the call for help?

5. What does Tom want to tell Claire when he first sees her in Act 3?

(see the answer key)

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