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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 Ruth, which science fair competitor does Tillie need to worry about?
(a) Kitty Smith.
(b) Janice Vickery.
(c) Elizabeth Staub.
(d) Amanda Peters.

2. What happens to Tillie's pet in Act 2?
(a) It gets chloroformed by Beatrice.
(b) It gets chloroformed by Ruth.
(c) It gets loose from the house and runs away.
(d) It is given away to Nanny's daughter.

3. Beatrice surprises Ruth by placing something in her room in Act 2. What is it?
(a) The rabbit.
(b) Cigarettes.
(c) Marigolds.
(d) Lipstick.

4. What excuse does Ruth give for getting out of gym class?
(a) Her legs hurt.
(b) Her lipstick had rubbed off.
(c) Her skull was growing.
(d) Her sister needed her.

5. What does Ruth feed Peter?
(a) Carrots.
(b) Chocolate.
(c) Lettuce.
(d) Poison.

Short Answer Questions

1. What special job does Ruth hold at school?

2. Which character says that she receives fifty dollars a week?

3. When Tillie makes her announcement at the beginning of the final scene in Act 1, what is Beatrice's response?

4. As the final scene in Act 1 begins, what does Beatrice drop from the top of the stairs?

5. Select the character below who makes the following statement in Act 2: "I hate the world."

(see the answer key)

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