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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. At the end of Act 1, Ruth's emotions toward Tillie would be best described as:
(a) Jealousy and anger.
(b) Fear and loathing.
(c) Pride and enthusiasm.
(d) Scorn and disrespect.

2. Which of the following actions does Beatrice NOT undertake after placing her first phone call in Act 2?
(a) Water the marigolds.
(b) Hurls school supplies onto the floor.
(c) Throws clothes onto tables.
(d) Rummages through drawers.

3. Which character says that she receives fifty dollars a week?
(a) Beatrice.
(b) Nanny.
(c) Ruth.
(d) Tillie.

4. When Tillie makes her announcement at the beginning of the final scene in Act 1, what is Beatrice's response?
(a) "Well, I want you to do something around here."
(b) "Nothing compares to a quality education."
(c) "You deserve a great big hug!"
(d) "I always knew Nanny would die in this house."

5. What special job does Ruth hold at school?
(a) She is a tutor to students who are struggling in mathematics.
(b) She is the editor of the school newspaper.
(c) She takes care of keeping records on student attendance for the science office.
(d) She puts the flag up on the flag pole each morning.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Tillie want to do with the rabbit at the end of Act 2?

2. What kind of school project is Tillie working on in Act 1?

3. What does Ruth bring out of her room after the science fair in Act 2?

4. Which chemical was involved in Janice Vickery's experiment?

5. When Act 2 begins, what kind of clothes is Tillie wearing?

(see the answer key)

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