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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which character appears for the first time when Beatrice is reading the newspaper?
(a) Tillie.
(b) Nanny.
(c) Ruth.
(d) Mr. Goodman.

2. What is Ruth concerned about before Tillie goes on stage?
(a) She is worried that Tillie will trip and fall.
(b) She is worried that students will make fun of Tillie's appearance.
(c) She is worried that the rabbit will get out of its cage.
(d) She is worried that the judges will disqualify Tillie.

3. What does Ruth bring out of her room after the science fair in Act 2?
(a) Cigarettes.
(b) Lipstick.
(c) The dead rabbit.
(d) Marigolds.

4. How does Beatrice describe her daughter, Tillie?
(a) She is not a pretty girl.
(b) She is a pretty girl.
(c) She is a sweet girl.
(d) She is a mean girl.

5. At the end of Act 1, Tillie reacts to Beatrice in what way?
(a) She shrugs at Beatrice, then laughs.
(b) At first she cowers, then she confronts Beatrice.
(c) She runs out of the room, shouting that she will never forgive Beatrice.
(d) She slaps Beatrice in the face.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What is the "beautiful word" that Tillie speaks of in her opening monologue?

3. Which character makes the following statement: "If you're just a little bit different in this world, they try to kill you off."

4. What is Beatrice's reaction to Dr. Berg's phone call?

5. Which of the following actions does Beatrice NOT undertake after placing her first phone call in Act 2?

(see the answer key)

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