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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Beatrice states that Mr. Goodman must think she is running which of the following?
(a) A three-ring circus.
(b) A concentration camp.
(c) A family farm.
(d) A nursing home.

2. What is the setting of the play in the opening act?
(a) A field of marigolds.
(b) A dark room of wood.
(c) A school gymnasium.
(d) A swimming pool.

3. What is the setting of the opening scene in Act 2?
(a) The Hunsdorfers' home.
(b) The football field.
(c) The hospital.
(d) The science fair.

4. What does Beatrice read about in the newspaper?
(a) Teenage drinking.
(b) Real estate listings.
(c) Elder abuse.
(d) Sports.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Which person does Beatrice mention by name during her second phone call in Act 2?

2. What is Beatrice's final line in the play?

3. According to Tillie, the seeds which received moderate radiation ...

4. What does Tillie ask Beatrice after the science fair?

5. Who says that Tillie and Ruth are misfits?

(see the answer key)

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