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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When Tillie makes her announcement at the beginning of the final scene in Act 1, what is Beatrice's response?
(a) "Nothing compares to a quality education."
(b) "You deserve a great big hug!"
(c) "Well, I want you to do something around here."
(d) "I always knew Nanny would die in this house."

2. What object does Beatrice forget to provide to Nanny?
(a) A shovel.
(b) A handbag.
(c) A spoon.
(d) A pair of eyeglasses.

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

4. Tillie recites the half-life of which of the following substances?
(a) Radon-222.
(b) Methanol.
(c) Ethanol.
(d) Radium-226.

5. What does Beatrice say she is going to do to Tillie's pet?
(a) Chloroform it.
(b) Put it on a leash and take it for a walk.
(c) Put lipstick on it.
(d) Dress it up in baby clothes.

Short Answer Questions

1. In the final scene at the end of Act 1, what does Tillie carry in from the front door?

2. What excuse does Ruth give for getting out of gym class?

3. Ruth asks Beatrice to tell her a story, but requests that she leave out one part. What is the part of the story that she does not want to hear about?

4. Which character says that she receives fifty dollars a week?

5. What is the setting of the play in the opening act?

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