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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Claire want Elizabeth to do regarding the plants?
(a) Wait until tomorrow to see what will happen.
(b) Tend all of the plants.
(c) Tend only the special plant.
(d) Not get involved.

2. From where does the beam of light originate?
(a) Above.
(b) A trap door in the floor.
(c) From the left.
(d) From a plant.

3. What is the special plant about to do?
(a) Go to seed.
(b) Flower.
(c) Die.
(d) Be transplanted.

4. Who brings Elizabeth to the greenhouse?
(a) Tom.
(b) Harry.
(c) Anthony.
(d) Dick.

5. Who worries that the cold weather will have adverse effects on the plants?
(a) Anthony.
(b) Anthony and Harry.
(c) Hattie.
(d) Harry.

Short Answer Questions

1. What do the random growth patterns of the plants represent?

2. What is the special plant in the greenhouse called?

3. Which is the best description of Claire and Elizabeth's reunion?

4. Who is the first house guest to arrive at the greenhouse?

5. Why is Claire astonished when she enters the greenhouse during the second part of Act 1?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Claire do as a result of her anger and disillusionment with Tom?

2. What are the names and conditions of the two special plants in the greenhouse?

3. What is Dr. Emmons' diagnosis and recommendation regarding Claire?

4. Why is Claire frustrated by her inability to explain the importance of her plants?

5. How does Claire respond to Adelaide's criticisms?

6. Why is Claire unhappy, even though "The Breath of Life" bloomed beautifully?

7. Why is Claire angry about Tom's declaration?

8. Which character responds to the code-like buzzer, and what does that character do?

9. Who is the first house guest to enter the greenhouse, and what is his first topic of conversation?

10. What is the symbolism of the tower room?

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