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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 speaks the final line in Act 2?
(a) Beatrice.
(b) Ruth.
(c) Nanny.
(d) Tillie.

2. According to Tillie, the seeds which received the most radiation ...
(a) Grew ten feet in height.
(b) Appealed the most to the rabbit.
(c) Gave off a foul scent.
(d) Were killed or yielded dwarf plants.

3. What is one of the reasons that Tillie is teased by other students at school, according to Ruth?
(a) Tillie's unkempt appearance .
(b) Tillie's shouting match with a classmate.
(c) Tillie's poor performance in her vocal solo.
(d) Tillie's complete lack of athletic ability.

4. What does Beatrice do immediately after completing her second phone call in Act 2?
(a) Bursts into laughter and pours herself a drink.
(b) Coughs uncontrollably and lights a cigarette.
(c) Whistles and sweeps the floor.
(d) Bursts into tears and falls down the stairs.

5. How does Beatrice's recurring nightmare end?
(a) She sees her father and her heart stands still.
(b) She waters a pot of marigolds.
(c) She sees a rat and screams.
(d) She shoots the horses.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Nanny say in Act 2?

2. Which character is the last to physically enter the stage in Act 2?

3. What substance does Nanny spill?

4. Who makes the following statement: "You know, one day maybe you will be pretty."

5. Where is Nanny at the end of Act 2?

(see the answer key)

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