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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 first thing the audience sees in Act 1?
(a) A blizzard.
(b) An unusual-looking plant.
(c) A telephone.
(d) A greenhouse.

2. What does the gardener say to the maid regarding what is going on in the household?
(a) She should help protect the plants.
(b) It is none of their business.
(c) She should call Claire using the buzzer.
(d) She should call Harry using the buzzer.

3. What happens after the first character onstage exits?
(a) The unusual-looking plant dies.
(b) The curtain closes.
(c) The telephone rings.
(d) The greenhouse door opens.

4. Who does Claire beg to take her away from the house?
(a) Dick.
(b) Harry.
(c) Tom.
(d) The doctor.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is the author of this play?

2. Who sings at the end of the play?

3. Why does one character strangle another?

4. Anthony reminds Claire of what fact?

5. What does Claire push off the table?

(see the answer key)

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