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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Claire's annoyance with Tom, Dick, and Harry symbolizes what?
(a) A lack of imagination regarding American names.
(b) Her annoyance with the status quo and limitations on women of the period.
(c) A campaign to legalize bigamy.
(d) Her weariness at juggling three lovers.

2. What is the foundation of Claire's emotional state?
(a) She wants to spend more time with Adelaide.
(b) She has trouble sleeping.
(c) She wants to spend more time with Elizabeth.
(d) She needs something to hope for beyond what others are able to give.

3. Which is the best description of Harry?
(a) A pilot.
(b) A poet.
(c) A doctor.
(d) An artist.

4. When did Dick leave the house according to the conversation early in Act 3?
(a) Two weeks ago.
(b) A moment ago.
(c) An hour ago.
(d) Late the night before.

5. What does Tom say regarding what Claire has admitted?
(a) She should divorce her husband.
(b) She should stop focusing on the plants.
(c) Their love cannot be acted upon.
(d) It is wrong to love more than one man.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is annoyed at being interrupted?

2. Who is acting dangerously early in Act 3?

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

4. In what time period does the play take place?

5. Which character's behavior represents the unrest of many women in the U.S. as the Women's Rights Movement begins to take root?

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