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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Who calls Beatrice at the end of Act 1?
(a) Dr. Berg, Nanny's physician.
(b) Dr. Berg, Beatrice's psychologist.
(c) Dr. Berg, the school principal.
(d) Dr. Berg, the school psychologist.

3. Who is the person screaming upstairs after Beatrice places a phone call in Act 1?
(a) Mr. Goodman.
(b) Ruth.
(c) Miss Torgersen.
(d) Nanny.

4. What excuse does Ruth give for getting out of gym class?
(a) Her legs hurt.
(b) Her skull was growing.
(c) Her lipstick had rubbed off.
(d) Her sister needed her.

5. What is the subject of Tillie's speeches in Act 1?
(a) Animals.
(b) Atoms.
(c) Flowers.
(d) Pop music.

Short Answer Questions

1. Beatrice's story begins with the following exclamation:

2. In the final scene at the end of Act 1, what beverage is Nanny drinking?

3. Beatrice calls Nanny the following:

4. In Act 1, what does Ruth tell Mr. Goodman about her sister?

5. What does Beatrice do in the first act to distract Ruth and avoid being upset?

(see the answer key)

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