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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Ruth makes an announcement in the final scene of Act 1. What is this announcement?
(a) Ruth exclaims that Tillie has been selected as a finalist in the science fair.
(b) Ruth exclaims that Tillie has been expelled from school.
(c) Ruth exclaims that Nanny has collapsed in her bedroom.
(d) Ruth exclaims that Tillie made a huge fool of herself in the school cafeteria.

2. Janice Vickery states that her experiment is an accomplishment that will what?
(a) Look good on college applications to show you did something in school besides dating.
(b) Spread awareness about the effects of second-hand cigarette smoking.
(c) Prove to everyone that she is the smartest girl in the school.
(d) Teach people to treat animals with care and humanity.

3. According to Ruth, who is waiting to see Beatrice at the science fair?
(a) Peter, Mr. Goodman, and Dr. Berg.
(b) Tillie, Janice Vickery, and Mr. Goodman.
(c) Betty, Nanny, and Tillie.
(d) Everybody ... including Miss Hanley.

4. Nanny is also described as:
(a) Utterly wrinkled and dried, perhaps a century old.
(b) Talkative and wheelchair-bound.
(c) Vibrant and beautiful.
(d) Young-looking, but terribly arthritic.

5. Of the following objects, which are NOT included in the description of the setting in Act 1?
(a) Suitcases.
(b) Dishes.
(c) Magazines.
(d) Cell phones.

Short Answer Questions

1. What sound is heard during Janice Vickery's presentation at the science fair?

2. What is Ruth concerned about before Tillie goes on stage?

3. When one of the characters discusses the idea of opening a tea shop, which of the following desserts is mentioned?

4. What happens to Tillie's pet in Act 2?

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

(see the answer key)

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