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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Ruth has one of the following problems:
(a) She is unable to read.
(b) She has severe leg pain.
(c) She has an eating disorder.
(d) She has frequent nightmares.

3. Beatrice announces that she spent the day taking stock of her life. What does she determine?
(a) "I want to go back to school, earn a degree and buy us a new home."
(b) "I've come up with zero."
(c) "I need to quit drinking and smoking."
(d) "I am so fortunate to have all of you in my life."

4. Why did Beatrice's father want her to get married?
(a) To win a bet he had made with Nanny.
(b) To be sure that she was taken care of.
(c) To avoid the embarrassment of her being single and pregnant.
(d) To get her out of the house.

5. What was Beatrice's high school nickname?
(a) Butterfly Betty.
(b) Betty the Loon.
(c) Betty Butterfingers.
(d) Babyface Betty.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Ruth feed Peter?

2. When the scream is heard from upstairs, what sound accompanies it?

3. After the Science Fair, Beatrice's demeanor can best be described as:

4. At the end of Act 1, Ruth's emotions toward Tillie would be best described as:

5. Beatrice takes a dramatic physical action following Dr. Berg's phone call. What is it?

(see the answer key)

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