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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What has Beatrice prepared for Tillie's science project?
(a) She sprayed the marigolds with chemicals.
(b) She wrote the titles on the screen.
(c) She boiled the rabbit.
(d) She measured the half-life of radioactive elements.

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

3. When the scream is heard from upstairs, what sound accompanies it?
(a) A dog barking.
(b) A person whistling.
(c) An ambulance siren.
(d) Crashes of thunder.

4. In Act 1, what does Ruth tell Mr. Goodman about her sister?
(a) She is taking care of Nanny.
(b) She has ringworm and gangrene.
(c) She is pregnant.
(d) She is traveling with her mother.

5. Who does Beatrice receive a phone call from in Act 1?
(a) Nanny.
(b) Ruth.
(c) Mr. Goodman.
(d) Janice Vickery.

Short Answer Questions

1. When Beatrice recalls her childhood to Ruth, she says ...

2. Ruth is excited to meet this person at the science fair.

3. Why does Beatrice look for candles following the scream from upstairs?

4. Ruth makes an announcement in the final scene of Act 1. What is this announcement?

5. This character states: "You're looking at the original half-life!"

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