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The Effects of Gamma Rays on Man-in-the-Moon Marigolds | Quiz

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1)

Beatrice's story begins with the following exclamation: (from Act 1)

" Radium! Chloroform! Urani ... um!"
"Horses! Rats! Rab ... bits!"
"Marigolds! Sunflowers! Chrysanthe ... mums!"
"Apples! Pears! Cu ... cumbers!"
2)

Which character is the last to physically enter the stage in Act 2? (from Act 2)

Janice Vickery.
Nanny.
Beatrice.
Mr. Goodman.
3)

Why is Beatrice sad after she tells Ruth the story of her recurring nightmares? (from Act 1)

She fears that there is nothing left for her in life.
She fears she will never get over her fear of rats.
She fears that Tillie and Ruth will never forgive her.
She fears that Nanny will pour a pot of boiling water on her head.
4)

What is Beatrice wearing in her recurring nightmare? (from Act 1)

Equestrian clothing.
A swimsuit.
Overalls.
A lovely gown with jewels all over it.
5)

Ruth makes an announcement in the final scene of Act 1. What is this announcement? (from Act 1)

Ruth exclaims that Tillie has been expelled from school.
Ruth exclaims that Nanny has collapsed in her bedroom.
Ruth exclaims that Tillie has been selected as a finalist in the science fair.
Ruth exclaims that Tillie made a huge fool of herself in the school cafeteria.
6)

What is Ruth concerned about before Tillie goes on stage? (from Act 2)

She is worried that Tillie will trip and fall.
She is worried that students will make fun of Tillie's appearance.
She is worried that the judges will disqualify Tillie.
She is worried that the rabbit will get out of its cage.
7)

Select the character below who makes the following statement in Act 2: "I hate the world." (from Act 2)

Tillie.
Nanny.
Ruth.
Beatrice.
8)

Of the events below, which one does NOT take place in Act 2? (from Act 2)

Ruth has a seizure.
Tillie plants marigold seeds in the backyard.
Nanny's daughter comes to remove her from the Hunsdorfer home.
Beatrice opens a tea shop in her home.
9)

What does Ruth feed Peter? (from Act 2)

Carrots.
Poison.
Chocolate.
Lettuce.
10)

In the final scene at the end of Act 1, what beverage is Nanny drinking? (from Act 1)

Lemonade.
Iced tea.
Beer.
Water.
11)

In Act 2, Beatrice tries to contact the following persons in her first telephone call: (from Act 2)

Mr. Goodman and Nanny.
The school principal and Janice Vickery.
The school principal and Janice Vickery's mother.
The school principal, Mr. Goodman, and Miss Hanley.
12)

On what condition does Ruth swear to Tillie that she will keep a certain secret? (from Act 2)

On the condition that Tillie gives Peter to her.
On the condition that Tillie changes clothes.
On the condition that Tillie takes the bow out of her hair.
On the condition that Tillie tries a cigarette.
13)

What does Beatrice ask Tillie to get rid of in the final scene in Act 1? (from Act 1)

The whiskey and the cigarettes.
The rabbit and the marigolds.
The flashlight and the candles.
The horses and the rats.
14)

After the Science Fair, Beatrice's demeanor can best be described as: (from Act 2)

Belligerent and drunk.
Jubilant and giddy.
Disappointed and shocked.
Enthusiastic and proud.
15)

What does Ruth say when Beatrice is halfway through telling the story of her recurring nightmare? (from Act 1)

"That is the funniest nightmare I've ever heard."
"That is the scariest dream I've ever heard."
"That doesn't sound like a walk in the park."
"That doesn't sound like a nightmare to me."
16)

What sound is heard during Janice Vickery's presentation at the science fair? (from Act 2)

A gong.
A cat's meow.
Chimes.
Piano music.
17)

What does Ruth announce when Tillie returns home from the science fair? (from Act 2)

MAMA! MAMA! She won!
MAMA! MAMA! I bet Tillie made a fool of herself.
MAMA! MAMA! What happened at the Science Fair stays at the Science Fair!
MAMA! MAMA! Did she win?
18)

Ruth is excited to meet this person at the science fair. (from Act 2)

Miss Hanley.
Janice Vickery.
Chris Burns.
Mr. Goodman.
19)

What is Beatrice's reaction to the medical emergency that takes place at the end of Act 2? (from Act 2)

She takes gentle care of the person who is suffering.
She does not want to call the doctor.
She uses chloroform on the patient.
She calls Doctor Berg right away.
20)

Where is Nanny at the end of Act 2? (from Act 2)

She is in the garden.
She is still in the Hunsdorfer's home.
She is in the basement.
She is back home with her daughter.
21)

According to Ruth, which science fair competitor does Tillie need to worry about? (from Act 2)

Amanda Peters.
Kitty Smith.
Elizabeth Staub.
Janice Vickery.
22)

What kind of animal is featured in one of the student's entries at the science fair? (from Act 2)

A cat.
A dog.
A lamb.
A rabbit.
23)

According to Miss Hanley, what is Beatrice's idea of dressing up? (from Act 2)

Wearing a business suit.
Wearing a ballgown.
Wearing feathers and dressing as a bird.
Wearing a fur coat.
24)

Janice Vickery states that her experiment is an accomplishment that will what? (from Act 2)

Spread awareness about the effects of second-hand cigarette smoking.
Teach people to treat animals with care and humanity.
Look good on college applications to show you did something in school besides dating.
Prove to everyone that she is the smartest girl in the school.
25)

Which of the following conditions did Beatrice's former husband suffer with? (from Act 1)

Thrombosis.
Ringworm.
Acne.
Leprosy.
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