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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who is left alone with "The Breath of Life"?
(a) Tom.
(b) Claire.
(c) Anthony.
(d) Harry.

2. Who is the author of this play?
(a) Claire Archer.
(b) Susan Glaspell.
(c) Susan Archer.
(d) Claire Glaspell.

3. Which character has the last name of Edgeworthy?
(a) Dick.
(b) Tom.
(c) Anthony.
(d) Harry.

4. Which is the best description of Tom?
(a) A doctor.
(b) An artist.
(c) A poet.
(d) A pilot.

5. Why has the extra guest been invited to dinner?
(a) To assist Claire with her plants.
(b) To observe Claire for signs of infidelity.
(c) To assist Claire in her spiritual quest.
(d) To observe Claire for signs of insanity.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is the only character onstage at the beginning of Act 2?

2. What does the second house guest bring from the house?

3. What does Tom advise Harry to do?

4. How many children does Adelaide have?

5. Why does Harry feel he is out of options?

(see the answer key)

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