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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What kind of animal is kept in the wire cage in the front left room?
(a) A rabbit.
(b) A ferret.
(c) A snake.
(d) A gerbil.

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

3. What beverage does Beatrice prepare for Nanny?
(a) Hot water and honey.
(b) A chocolate milkshake.
(c) Coffee with cream.
(d) Whiskey and water.

4. What does Tillie offer to do when there is a medical emergency in the home?
(a) She offers to get the first aid kit.
(b) She offers to help clean up the mess.
(c) She offers to call the doctor.
(d) She offers to call Nanny's daughter.

5. Which of the following phrases best characterizes Beatrice's demeanor during the second phone call in Act 2?
(a) Sad and empathetic.
(b) Peaceful and diplomatic.
(c) Frightened and shy.
(d) Manic and cruel.

Short Answer Questions

1. Ruth compares Beatrice as a teen to Tillie. In what ways were they similar?

2. What does Ruth announce when Tillie returns home from the science fair?

3. Which of the following statements best summarizes the final scene of Act 1?

4. Which character appears for the first time when Beatrice is reading the newspaper?

5. What special job does Ruth hold at school?

(see the answer key)

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