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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 1.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

3. When one of the characters discusses the idea of opening a tea shop, which of the following desserts is mentioned?
(a) Cheesecake.
(b) Cookies.
(c) Brownies.
(d) Scones.

4. Which of the following phrases best describes Nanny's relationship with Beatrice?
(a) Nanny is a boarder whom Beatrice cares for.
(b) Nanny is Beatrice's mother-in-law.
(c) Nanny is the live-in maid.
(d) Nanny is Beatrice's mother.

5. According to Beatrice, the " manure machine" is what kind of animal?
(a) A puppy.
(b) A rabbit.
(c) A horse.
(d) A ferret.

Short Answer Questions

1. Of the following objects, which are NOT included in the description of the setting in Act 1?

2. What is Beatrice wearing in her recurring nightmare?

3. What special job does Ruth hold at school?

4. What does Beatrice say she is going to do to Tillie's pet?

5. What is Beatrice's reaction to Dr. Berg's phone call?

(see the answer key)

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