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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is Beatrice wearing when she makes her entrance in Act 1?
(a) An evening gown.
(b) Jean overalls.
(c) A bathing suit.
(d) A bathrobe.

2. What kind of model does Tillie present in school?
(a) A model of a house.
(b) A model of an atom.
(c) A model of a swimming pool.
(d) A model of a vegetable farm.

3. Who says that Tillie and Ruth are misfits?
(a) Nanny.
(b) Beatrice.
(c) Miss Torgersen.
(d) Dr. Berg.

4. In the final scene at the end of Act 1, what does Tillie carry in from the front door?
(a) A box of marigold plants.
(b) A report card.
(c) A carton of cigarettes.
(d) A hamster in a cage.

5. Tillie makes the following announcement at the beginning of the final scene in Act 1:
(a) "Mother, I am dropping out of school."
(b) "Mother, I sprained my ankle in gym today."
(c) "Mother, they want me to do something at school."
(d) "Mother, Nanny is choking."

Short Answer Questions

1. Which character speaks the final line in Act 2?

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

3. What is Ruth's reaction to what she finds in her room in Act 2?

4. What happens to Ruth at the end of Act 2?

5. At the end of Act 1, Tillie reacts to Beatrice in what way?

(see the answer key)

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