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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 1.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which is the best description of Claire and Elizabeth's reunion?
(a) They stay on opposite sides of the room.
(b) They tend plants together.
(c) They laugh together at a private joke.
(d) They embrace awkwardly.

2. Who is Elizabeth?
(a) Harry's daughter from a previous marriage.
(b) Claire's sister.
(c) Claire's daughter from a previous marriage.
(d) Harry and Claire's daughter.

3. What does the interior of the greenhouse symbolize?
(a) Tom and Claire's relationship.
(b) The interior of the house.
(c) The interior of Claire's heart.
(d) Harry and Claire's relationship.

4. What does Claire try to explain to the men over breakfast?
(a) The joy of letting things grow without restriction.
(b) Why there is no heat in the house.
(c) Why she doesn't spend more time with her daughter.
(d) Why she is unhappy in her marriage.

5. What does Harry confide to the first house guest?
(a) Claire is having an affair.
(b) He is considering having a doctor friend observe Claire's behavior.
(c) Claire has hidden the salt and pepper.
(d) He no longer loves Claire.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is the only character onstage when the curtain opens for the second time in Act 1?

2. What does Claire require the second house guest to do before she will let him enter the greenhouse?

3. Which is the best description of Hattie?

4. What happens after the first character onstage exits?

5. When Claire becomes frustrated with Elizabeth, what does Claire want to do?

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