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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. According to Ruth, who is waiting to see Beatrice at the science fair?
(a) Betty, Nanny, and Tillie.
(b) Everybody ... including Miss Hanley.
(c) Peter, Mr. Goodman, and Dr. Berg.
(d) Tillie, Janice Vickery, and Mr. Goodman.

2. According to Miss Hanley, Beatrice is:
(a) Always smoking.
(b) Always trying to make a better life for her girls.
(c) Always trying to get somewhere, like a great big bird.
(d) Always growing flowers.

3. Beatrice takes a dramatic physical action following Dr. Berg's phone call. What is it?
(a) She throws her cigarettes into the trash.
(b) She jumps on a horse and rides into town.
(c) She jumps onto the dining table and does a cheer.
(d) She flings her glass on the floor.

4. Who is Mr. Alexander Brougham?
(a) A man who lived with Beatrice and had worms in his legs.
(b) A horse jockey who died in an accident on the track.
(c) A scientist who invented growth hormones for marigolds.
(d) A teacher who inspired Tillie to study horticulture.

5. What is the substance that Beatrice keeps in a small bottle in a chest of drawers?
(a) Ethanol.
(b) Chloroform.
(c) Lighter fluid.
(d) Whiskey.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is the person screaming upstairs after Beatrice places a phone call in Act 1?

2. Who is the "goody-goody girl" according to Beatrice?

3. Which of the following statements does Beatrice make about her father?

4. Which character is the last to physically enter the stage in Act 2?

5. Which character stays home to care for Nanny during the science fair?

(see the answer key)

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