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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 model does Tillie present in school?
(a) A model of a house.
(b) A model of a swimming pool.
(c) A model of an atom.
(d) A model of a vegetable farm.

2. What is the "beautiful word" that Tillie speaks of in her opening monologue?
(a) Marigold.
(b) Atom.
(c) Cobalt.
(d) Rabbit.

3. Why did Beatrice's father want her to get married?
(a) To avoid the embarrassment of her being single and pregnant.
(b) To win a bet he had made with Nanny.
(c) To get her out of the house.
(d) To be sure that she was taken care of.

4. What does Ruth see in the record room at school?
(a) Her sister's test scores.
(b) Her report card.
(c) Her history file.
(d) Her attendance record.

5. Why is Ruth upset with Beatrice at the end of Act 1?
(a) She feels that Beatrice has always favored Tillie.
(b) She feels that Beatrice's second-hand smoke has already done significant damage to the family members.
(c) She feels that Beatrice should have taken better care of Nanny.
(d) She feels that Beatrice should be proud of Tillie for her accomplishment.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the substance that Beatrice keeps in a small bottle in a chest of drawers?

2. What is Beatrice's last name?

3. Beatrice's story begins with the following exclamation:

4. What questionable activity does Beatrice allow Ruth to do?

5. According to Beatrice, the " manure machine" is what kind of animal?

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