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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) Nanny.
(b) Tillie.
(c) Ruth.
(d) Mr. Goodman.

2. Which of the following statements best describes Ruth's performance in school, according to Beatrice?
(a) Ruth is failing all of her classes.
(b) Ruth used to be a C-student and is now a B-student.
(c) Ruth is performing satisfactorily in her classes.
(d) Ruth is an A-student.

3. What does Tillie ask Beatrice after the science fair?
(a) Mother, you didn't kill it, did you?
(b) Mother, did you get your hair done?
(c) Mother, could I have some tea?
(d) Mother, did I look okay up there on the stage?

4. What is the subject of Tillie's speeches in Act 1?
(a) Atoms.
(b) Pop music.
(c) Flowers.
(d) Animals.

5. What does Nanny say in Act 2?
(a) Nothing. She has no lines in Act 2.
(b) She mumbles inaudibly while on the phone with her daughter.
(c) "I want to go home."
(d) "Why is everybody so excited?"

Short Answer Questions

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

2. During Tillie's science presentation, she appears:

3. Ruth states that if anybody stuck Peter in a pot of boiling water, she would ...

4. What is the subject of the phone call that Beatrice receives in Act 1?

5. After the science fair, which of the following questions does Ruth NOT ask Beatrice?

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