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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 2.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Beatrice states that Mr. Goodman must think she is running which of the following?
(a) A nursing home.
(b) A concentration camp.
(c) A family farm.
(d) A three-ring circus.

2. Who is Mr. Mayo?
(a) Nanny's late husband.
(b) A former boarder who lived with Beatrice.
(c) Beatrice's father.
(d) Ruth's gym teacher.

3. What critical remark does Beatrice make about Ruth prior to the science fair?
(a) She says Ruth's sweater is too tight.
(b) She says Ruth's hair bow is too large.
(c) She says Ruth has a bad complexion.
(d) She says Ruth's lipstick is an ugly color.

4. Tillie's marigold seeds have been exposed to which of the following substances?
(a) Radon.
(b) Chlorine.
(c) Cyanide.
(d) Cobalt-60.

5. What questionable activity does Beatrice allow Ruth to do?
(a) Boat without a life jacket.
(b) Ride a horse backwards.
(c) Set off firecrackers.
(d) Smoke cigarettes.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who makes the following statement: "You know, one day maybe you will be pretty."

2. According to Tillie, the seeds which received the most radiation ...

3. At the end of Act 1, Ruth's emotions toward Tillie would be best described as:

4. What does Ruth bring out of her room after the science fair in Act 2?

5. Who talks about opening a tea shop?

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