1. During the final portion of Tillie's science presentation, what special effect is used?
(a) The sound of cats meowing is heard over the sound system, followed by the ringing of bells.
(b) Her voice is distorted and she sounds like an old woman.
(c) Part of her speech is reverberated electronically and deep pulses of music are added as the light focuses on Tillie's face.
(d) Beatrice's voice is intertwined with Tillie's as the sound of horses trotting can be heard in the background.

2. What does Ruth say when Beatrice is halfway through telling the story of her recurring nightmare?
(a) "That doesn't sound like a nightmare to me."
(b) "That is the funniest nightmare I've ever heard."
(c) "That doesn't sound like a walk in the park."
(d) "That is the scariest dream I've ever heard."

3. Why is Beatrice annoyed with the person to whom she places a telephone call in Act 1?
(a) The person asks her whether she knows what a mutation is.
(b) The person complains about the smell of manure coming from the barn.
(c) The person demands that Nanny be taken to the hospital immediately.
(d) The person tells her that the real estate course is no longer offered.

4. What special job does Ruth hold at school?
(a) She puts the flag up on the flag pole each morning.
(b) She is a tutor to students who are struggling in mathematics.
(c) She is the editor of the school newspaper.
(d) She takes care of keeping records on student attendance for the science office.

5. What is the subject of Tillie's speeches in Act 1?
(a) Animals.
(b) Flowers.
(c) Atoms.
(d) Pop music.