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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Which man loves Claire for her exterior self?
(a) Tom.
(b) Dick.
(c) The doctor.
(d) Harry.

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

4. What does Claire ask Harry to do when she goes downstairs?
(a) Turn off the Victrola.
(b) Play the music louder.
(c) Invite the doctor to dinner.
(d) Return to the tower room.

5. What is Tom's condition when he arrives in the tower room?
(a) He is hesitant and does not enter the room.
(b) He is angry, pointing a gun at the others.
(c) He is out of breath.
(d) He is laughing.

6. What does Tom say will happen to communication between himself and Claire?
(a) All communication will be handled through Harry.
(b) Calling from India will be difficult.
(c) They should devise a specific buzzer code for the telephone.
(d) It will dramatically decline.

7. What does Claire tell Tom regarding "The Breath of Life?"
(a) The plant will not bloom for another two weeks.
(b) The experiment no longer interests her.
(c) She will know tomorrow if the experiment has been successful.
(d) The plant has died.

8. Why does Adelaide chastise Claire?
(a) For not leaving Harry.
(b) For not being affectionate to her daughter.
(c) For not letting Adelaide raise Elizabeth.
(d) For not doing a better job taking care of the greenhouse plants.

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

10. How many children does Adelaide have?
(a) Three.
(b) None.
(c) Five.
(d) Seven.

11. Who joins Claire, Tom, and the third character in the tower?
(a) The doctor and Harry.
(b) The doctor and Adelaide.
(c) Dick and Adelaide.
(d) Dick, Adelaide, and the doctor.

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

13. What does the doctor prescribe for Claire?
(a) Therapy.
(b) Nothing.
(c) Medication.
(d) Rest.

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

15. What is the setting of Act 2?
(a) The exterior of the greenhouse.
(b) A tower room with rough edges and unfinished masonry.
(c) The interior of the greenhouse.
(d) A tower room made of wood..

Short Answer Questions

1. Who raised Elizabeth?

2. Who tells Claire about the dinner guest?

3. Who apologizes to Tom in Act 2?

4. Which is the best description of Tom?

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

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