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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 1.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Beatrice is busy doing which of the following activities when the final scene in Act 1 begins?
(a) Assisting Ruth with her homework.
(b) A little housecleaning.
(c) Planting marigolds.
(d) Cooking dinner.

2. When Tillie makes her announcement at the beginning of the final scene in Act 1, what is Beatrice's response?
(a) "Well, I want you to do something around here."
(b) "I always knew Nanny would die in this house."
(c) "You deserve a great big hug!"
(d) "Nothing compares to a quality education."

3. What does Beatrice hold over Nanny's head?
(a) A pot of boiling water.
(b) A pot of honey.
(c) A pot of coffee.
(d) A pot of marigolds.

4. What does Beatrice read about in the newspaper?
(a) Elder abuse.
(b) Real estate listings.
(c) Teenage drinking.
(d) Sports.

5. Tillie's classmates laugh at her at which of the following school events?
(a) A science assembly.
(b) A pep rally.
(c) A school play.
(d) A soccer game.

Short Answer Questions

1. As the final scene in Act 1 begins, what does Beatrice drop from the top of the stairs?

2. What questionable activity does Beatrice allow Ruth to do?

3. According to Beatrice, the " manure machine" is what kind of animal?

4. What is the purpose of the phone call that Beatrice initiates in Act 1?

5. Which of the following statements best summarizes the final scene of Act 1?

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