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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Harry realize after Claire begs another character to take her away?
(a) That she wants to go to India.
(b) That she has had an intimate relationship with Dick.
(c) That she has had an intimate relationship with Anthony.
(d) That she still loves Harry.

2. Why does a character apologize to Tom?
(a) Claire's call for help was meant for Dick.
(b) Harry's unreasonable behavior embarrassed Tom.
(c) Claire's unreasonable behavior caused Tom to run upstairs.
(d) Claire's call for help was meant for Anthony.

3. Who is acting dangerously early in Act 3?
(a) Tom.
(b) Dick.
(c) Harry.
(d) Anthony.

4. What is Elizabeth's philosophy regarding new plant varieties?
(a) She likes only roses.
(b) New plants are always exciting.
(c) Anything new should be better.
(d) Plants should never be hybridized.

5. Which is the best description of the doctor?
(a) He specializes in botany.
(b) He rejects new Freudian theories.
(c) He rejects the belief that rest and isolation can help cure a hysterical patient.
(d) He is in love with Claire.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Anthony's attitude toward Claire?

2. Who is Elizabeth?

3. What is the condition of "The Breath of Life" in Act 3?

4. When the plant is brought into the room, why is a character chagrined?

5. What does the first character do after coming onstage?

(see the answer key)

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