1. Beatrice announces that she spent the day taking stock of her life. What does she determine?
(a) "I want to go back to school, earn a degree and buy us a new home."
(b) "I am so fortunate to have all of you in my life."
(c) "I've come up with zero."
(d) "I need to quit drinking and smoking."

2. Janice Vickery states that her experiment is an accomplishment that will what?
(a) Spread awareness about the effects of second-hand cigarette smoking.
(b) Prove to everyone that she is the smartest girl in the school.
(c) Look good on college applications to show you did something in school besides dating.
(d) Teach people to treat animals with care and humanity.

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

4. Ruth makes an announcement in the final scene of Act 1. What is this announcement?
(a) Ruth exclaims that Tillie made a huge fool of herself in the school cafeteria.
(b) Ruth exclaims that Tillie has been selected as a finalist in the science fair.
(c) Ruth exclaims that Nanny has collapsed in her bedroom.
(d) Ruth exclaims that Tillie has been expelled from school.

5. What is Beatrice's reaction to Dr. Berg's phone call?
(a) She is shocked and saddened because she does not know how to solve her daughter's problems.
(b) She is angry and agitated because she does not want to go on stage without appropriate clothes.
(c) She is worried and nervous because Nanny's health is on the decline.
(d) She is delighted and enthusiastic because she cannot wait to show her pride for her daughter.