Character Relationships and Events in 'The Glass Menagerie'

The Glass Menagerie is set in 1937 St. Louis, where Tom, a merchant sailor, narrates his last months with his mother Amanda and sister Laura. Amanda is concerned about Laura's future after she drops out of business school. Tensions rise between Amanda and Tom, who escapes to the movies. Amanda hopes to find a suitor for Laura, and Tom invites his coworker Jim to dinner. Laura is anxious as Jim was her high school crush. During the visit, Jim and Laura share a moment, but Jim reveals he is engaged. The play ends with Tom leaving to pursue his dreams, haunted by his ties to Laura.

What year and location is the play 'The Glass Menagerie' set in?

• Los Angeles, 1950

• St. Louis, 1937

• Chicago, 1930

• New York, 1945

What shocking discovery does Amanda make about Laura?

• Laura has a new job

• Laura has moved to another city

• Laura is engaged

• Laura has dropped out of Business School

What causes the argument between Tom and Amanda?

• Laura's marriage prospects

• Tom's job

• Amanda's cooking

• Tom's escapist trips to the movies

What does Tom accidentally break during his argument with Amanda?

• A chair

• Laura's glass animals

• A window

• A vase

Who does Tom invite to dinner, causing excitement and anxiety in the family?

• A distant relative

• His coworker Jim

• A family friend

• His boss

Why is Laura anxious about Jim's visit?

• He was her high school crush

• He is her teacher

• He is her neighbor

• He is her brother's friend

What happens to the electricity during the dinner with Jim?

• It stays on

• It flickers and goes out

• It gets brighter

• It changes color

What nickname did Jim give Laura in high school?

• Yellow Tulip

• White Lily

• Blue Roses

• Red Rose

What does Jim encourage Laura to do regarding her disability?

• Embrace her differences

• Seek medical help

• Ignore it completely

• Hide it from others

What breaks during Jim and Laura's dance?

• A chair

• A glass

• A window

• The unicorn's horn