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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 Beatrice drink while reading the newspaper?
(a) Coffee.
(b) Iced tea..
(c) Cough syrup.
(d) Soda.

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

3. When the scream is heard from upstairs, what sound accompanies it?
(a) A person whistling.
(b) Crashes of thunder.
(c) A dog barking.
(d) An ambulance siren.

4. During the final portion of Tillie's science presentation, what special effect is used?
(a) The sound of cats meowing is heard over the sound system, followed by the ringing of bells.
(b) Beatrice's voice is intertwined with Tillie's as the sound of horses trotting can be heard in the background.
(c) Her voice is distorted and she sounds like an old woman.
(d) Part of her speech is reverberated electronically and deep pulses of music are added as the light focuses on Tillie's face.

5. Select the character below who makes the following statement in Act 2: "I hate the world."
(a) Beatrice.
(b) Tillie.
(c) Ruth.
(d) Nanny.

Short Answer Questions

1. Beatrice makes a phone call in Act 1 to speak with the following person:

2. Which of the following statements best summarizes the final scene of Act 1?

3. How does Beatrice describe her daughter, Tillie?

4. What is Ruth concerned about before Tillie goes on stage?

5. Tillie is engaged in the following activity while her mother reads the newspaper:

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