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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. According to Miss Hanley, Beatrice is:
(a) Always trying to make a better life for her girls.
(b) Always trying to get somewhere, like a great big bird.
(c) Always growing flowers.
(d) Always smoking.

2. What is Ruth concerned about before Tillie goes on stage?
(a) She is worried that students will make fun of Tillie's appearance.
(b) She is worried that the rabbit will get out of its cage.
(c) She is worried that Tillie will trip and fall.
(d) She is worried that the judges will disqualify Tillie.

3. What is the setting of the opening scene in Act 2?
(a) The football field.
(b) The Hunsdorfers' home.
(c) The hospital.
(d) The science fair.

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

5. What is Beatrice's reaction to the medical emergency that takes place at the end of Act 2?
(a) She calls Doctor Berg right away.
(b) She does not want to call the doctor.
(c) She takes gentle care of the person who is suffering.
(d) She uses chloroform on the patient.

Short Answer Questions

1. Beatrice calls Nanny the following:

2. What substance does Nanny spill?

3. Tillie's marigold seeds have been exposed to which of the following substances?

4. What is one of the reasons that Tillie is teased by other students at school, according to Ruth?

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

(see the answer key)

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