1. 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?
(a) She does not want to hear the part about horses being shot.
(b) She does not want to hear the part about rats in the basement.
(c) She does not want to hear the part about her father having a heart attack.
(d) She does not want to hear the part about the radioactive marigolds.

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

3. Beatrice states that she wishes she had completed her education in which of the following fields?
(a) Teaching
(b) Nursing.
(c) Chemistry.
(d) Real estate.

4. Which of the following statements best summarizes the final scene of Act 1?
(a) It is an emotionally charged scene in which Beatrice seems to have a breakthrough, as she realizes the unfair treatment she has been giving her daughter.
(b) It is an uplifting scene in which Beatrice takes a stand against cigarette smoking and drinking, and she promises her daughters that from now on, she is going to be a better mother.
(c) It is a frightening scene in which Nanny collapses at Beatrice's feet, Ruth has a seizure, and Tillie runs away from home.
(d) It is a humorous scene in which Beatrice rides a horse through the living room while shouting "my life rocks" through a megaphone.

5. What is one of the "exciting duties" that Beatrice says she would like Tillie to perform?
(a) Groom the horses.
(b) Clean up animal waste.
(c) Assist Nanny with her breakfast.
(d) Water the marigolds.