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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why is Beatrice sad after she tells Ruth the story of her recurring nightmares?
(a) She fears that Tillie and Ruth will never forgive her.
(b) She fears that there is nothing left for her in life.
(c) She fears she will never get over her fear of rats.
(d) She fears that Nanny will pour a pot of boiling water on her head.

2. Nanny is best described as:
(a) Frail.
(b) Glamorous.
(c) Athletic.
(d) Bossy.

3. In the final scene at the end of Act 1, what beverage is Nanny drinking?
(a) Beer.
(b) Water.
(c) Lemonade.
(d) Iced tea.

4. What kind of school project is Tillie working on in Act 1?
(a) A language arts project.
(b) A science project.
(c) A social studies project.
(d) A music project.

5. Beatrice is busy doing which of the following activities when the final scene in Act 1 begins?
(a) Cooking dinner.
(b) Planting marigolds.
(c) A little housecleaning.
(d) Assisting Ruth with her homework.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is one of the "exciting duties" that Beatrice says she would like Tillie to perform?

2. Why does Beatrice look for candles following the scream from upstairs?

3. Who does Beatrice receive a phone call from in Act 1?

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

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

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