Laura and Amanda's Complex Relationship

In Scene 2 of 'The Glass Menagerie', Laura is caught off guard by her mother Amanda, who is upset after discovering Laura dropped out of business college. Laura confesses to spending her days visiting museums and the zoo, avoiding the typing test that made her sick. Amanda fears for their future and insists Laura should marry, dismissing her daughter's past crush. The scene highlights themes of abandonment and the characters' struggles with their pasts.

What does Laura do when she hears her mother approaching?

• She hides the glass animals and pretends to study.

• She runs out of the room.

• She continues polishing her glass animals.

• She starts typing on the typewriter.

Why is Amanda upset when she enters the room?

• She had an argument with a friend.

• She didn't attend her DAR meeting.

• She lost her job.

• She broke one of Laura's glass animals.

What does Amanda discover about Laura's attendance at business college?

• Laura dropped out after a few days.

• Laura has been skipping classes.

• Laura is planning to transfer to another college.

• Laura is excelling in her classes.

How has Laura been spending her days instead of attending college?

• Volunteering at a local charity.

• Visiting museums and the zoo.

• Working at a part-time job.

• Studying at the library.

What is Amanda's main concern about Laura's future?

• Laura's relationship with her brother.

• Laura's social life.

• Laura's lack of job skills.

• Laura's health issues.

Who did Laura have a crush on in high school?

• A family friend.

• A teacher.

• Her neighbor.

• A popular and accomplished boy.

What nickname did Laura's high school crush give her?

• Blue Roses

• Red Tulips

• Yellow Daisies

• White Lilies

What does Amanda believe is the solution for Laura's future?

• Getting married.

• Developing new skills.

• Finding a job.

• Traveling abroad.

How does Laura describe her feelings about leaving business college?

• She felt relieved.

• She felt ashamed.

• She felt excited.

• She felt indifferent.

What does Laura compare her situation to?

• A painting of Jesus's mother.

• A scene from a movie.

• A famous novel.

• A historical event.