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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Ruth has one of the following problems:
(a) She is unable to read.
(b) She has severe leg pain.
(c) She has frequent nightmares.
(d) She has an eating disorder.

2. What substance does Nanny spill?
(a) Plant food.
(b) Hot water.
(c) Whiskey.
(d) Nail polish remover.

3. Beatrice makes a phone call in Act 1 to speak with the following person:
(a) Nanny.
(b) Ruth.
(c) Dr. Berg.
(d) Mr. Goodman.

4. Ruth makes an announcement in the final scene of Act 1. What is this announcement?
(a) Ruth exclaims that Tillie has been selected as a finalist in the science fair.
(b) Ruth exclaims that Nanny has collapsed in her bedroom.
(c) Ruth exclaims that Tillie has been expelled from school.
(d) Ruth exclaims that Tillie made a huge fool of herself in the school cafeteria.

5. Beatrice states that Mr. Goodman must think she is running which of the following?
(a) A nursing home.
(b) A family farm.
(c) A concentration camp.
(d) A three-ring circus.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the "beautiful word" that Tillie speaks of in her opening monologue?

2. Why is Beatrice sad after she tells Ruth the story of her recurring nightmares?

3. Who calls Beatrice at the end of Act 1?

4. What does Beatrice read about in the newspaper?

5. What is Beatrice's reaction to Dr. Berg's phone call?

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