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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Tillie recites the half-life of which of the following substances?
(a) Methanol.
(b) Ethanol.
(c) Radon-222.
(d) Radium-226.

2. Which of the following conditions did Beatrice's former husband suffer with?
(a) Thrombosis.
(b) Acne.
(c) Leprosy.
(d) Ringworm.

3. 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.

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

5. Who is Mr. Mayo?
(a) Nanny's late husband.
(b) Beatrice's father.
(c) A former boarder who lived with Beatrice.
(d) Ruth's gym teacher.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Beatrice read about in the newspaper?

2. What kind of animal is kept in the wire cage in the front left room?

3. Which of the following statements does Beatrice make about her father?

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

5. What kind of school project is Tillie working on in Act 1?

(see the answer key)

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