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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 2.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Ruth think of Janice Vickery's science experiment?
(a) Ruth thinks Janice copied Tillie's idea.
(b) Ruth thinks what Janice did is murder.
(c) Ruth thinks rabbits should not be used in such experiments.
(d) Ruth thinks it is going to be way better than Tillie's.

2. Ruth is excited to meet this person at the science fair.
(a) Chris Burns.
(b) Miss Hanley.
(c) Mr. Goodman.
(d) Janice Vickery.

3. What is the subject of the phone call that Beatrice receives in Act 1?
(a) The horses were let out of the stable.
(b) Vegetable sales are slowing down.
(c) Nanny needs to have a medical procedure.
(d) Tillie's absence from school.

4. Per Zindel's stage directions, the spotlight "clings" to which character at the end of Act 2?
(a) Ruth.
(b) Tillie.
(c) Nanny.
(d) Beatrice.

5. At the beginning of Act 2, Ruth reveals that she overheard a conversation between two people. Who are these people?
(a) Tillie and Janice Vickery.
(b) Tillie and Mr. Goodman.
(c) Mr. Goodman and Miss Hanley.
(d) Beatrice and Nanny.

Short Answer Questions

1. When one of the characters discusses the idea of opening a tea shop, which of the following desserts is mentioned?

2. Immediately following Janice's presentation at the science fair, the lights come up to reveal which of the following characters?

3. Tillie's classmates laugh at her at which of the following school events?

4. There is a last-minute change in plans before the science fair. What happens?

5. What does Tillie finally decide to do with the rabbit in Act 2?

(see the answer key)

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