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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is the relationship between Elizabeth and Adelaide?
(a) They are sisters.
(b) They are rivals for Tom's love.
(c) They are mother and daughter.
(d) They are niece and aunt.

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

3. What is the second sound the audience hears in Act 1?
(a) Wind.
(b) Laughter.
(c) A conversation.
(d) A buzzer.

4. Who returns to join the person who was alone with "The Breath of Life"?
(a) Harry.
(b) Anthony.
(c) Claire.
(d) Tom.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Elizabeth's philosophy regarding new plant varieties?

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

3. What happens after the first character onstage exits?

4. What does Harry confide to the first house guest?

5. Harry is aware of an attraction between Claire and which character?

(see the answer key)

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