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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Tillie's marigold seeds have been exposed to which of the following substances?
(a) Radon.
(b) Chlorine.
(c) Cobalt-60.
(d) Cyanide.

2. What is the purpose of the phone call that Beatrice initiates in Act 1?
(a) To enroll in a real estate course.
(b) To express her concern about the marigold seeds her daughter Tillie brought home from school.
(c) To order marigold seeds.
(d) To discuss Nanny's health with a physician.

3. This character states: "You're looking at the original half-life!"
(a) Beatrice.
(b) Ruth.
(c) Tillie.
(d) Nanny.

4. Why did Beatrice's father want her to get married?
(a) To get her out of the house.
(b) To avoid the embarrassment of her being single and pregnant.
(c) To be sure that she was taken care of.
(d) To win a bet he had made with Nanny.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Beatrice states that she wishes she had completed her education in which of the following fields?

2. What is the name of the lipstick that Ruth borrows from Beatrice?

3. What kind of school project is Tillie working on in Act 1?

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

5. Tillie recites the half-life of which of the following substances?

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