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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In the final scene at the end of Act 1, what does Tillie carry in from the front door?
(a) A hamster in a cage.
(b) A box of marigold plants.
(c) A report card.
(d) A carton of cigarettes.

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

3. Who is the first character introduced in the play?
(a) Tillie.
(b) Nanny.
(c) Janice Vickery.
(d) Mr. Goodman.

4. What does Beatrice read about in the newspaper?
(a) Teenage drinking.
(b) Sports.
(c) Real estate listings.
(d) Elder abuse.

5. What is Beatrice's last name?
(a) Smith.
(b) Hunsdorfer.
(c) Beebe.
(d) Andrews.

Short Answer Questions

1. What special job does Ruth hold at school?

2. Why is Beatrice annoyed with the person to whom she places a telephone call in Act 1?

3. Beatrice calls Nanny the following:

4. Ruth has one of the following problems:

5. Which statements does Beatrice NOT make about Tillie?

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