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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 1.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What kind of school project is Tillie working on in Act 1?
(a) A science project.
(b) A language arts project.
(c) A music project.
(d) A social studies project.

2. Beatrice calls Nanny the following:
(a) A zombie.
(b) A saint.
(c) A criminal.
(d) A model citizen.

3. At the end of Act 1, Tillie reacts to Beatrice in what way?
(a) She shrugs at Beatrice, then laughs.
(b) She runs out of the room, shouting that she will never forgive Beatrice.
(c) She slaps Beatrice in the face.
(d) At first she cowers, then she confronts Beatrice.

4. Which word does the playwright use to describe Beatrice's tone when speaking to Nanny?
(a) Motherly.
(b) Respectful.
(c) Saccharine.
(d) Devilish.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What kind of model does Tillie present in school?

2. What is the purpose of the phone call that Beatrice initiates in Act 1?

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

4. What does Beatrice drink while reading the newspaper?

5. Who is the person screaming upstairs after Beatrice places a phone call in Act 1?

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