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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Ruth has one of the following problems:
(a) She is unable to read.
(b) She has frequent nightmares.
(c) She has an eating disorder.
(d) She has severe leg pain.

2. During Tillie's science presentation, she appears:
(a) Supremely confident.
(b) Angry.
(c) Deathly afraid.
(d) Hysterical with laughter.

3. After the Science Fair, Beatrice's demeanor can best be described as:
(a) Disappointed and shocked.
(b) Jubilant and giddy.
(c) Enthusiastic and proud.
(d) Belligerent and drunk.

4. What does Tillie finally decide to do with the rabbit in Act 2?
(a) Give it to Janice Vickery.
(b) Bury it the following morning.
(c) Expose it to colbalt-60.
(d) Hide it in the basement.

5. Which statement does Beatrice make before the science fair?
(a) I'm really proud of you and I'd be happy to make a speech if you win.
(b) You better win.
(c) I don't care even if you do win the whole thing, I'm not making any speech.
(d) You know, even if you don't win, I'm still proud of you.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which character makes this statement: "Someday I'm going to write a book and blast that school to pieces."

2. Which of the following phrases best describes Nanny's relationship with Beatrice?

3. What does Tillie say to Beatrice when she sees the outfit she is wearing to the science fair?

4. Beatrice surprises Ruth by placing something in her room in Act 2. What is it?

5. According to Tillie, the seeds which received the most radiation ...

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