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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 an atom.
(c) A model of a vegetable farm.
(d) A model of a swimming pool.

2. Which character says that she receives fifty dollars a week?
(a) Ruth.
(b) Tillie.
(c) Nanny.
(d) Beatrice.

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

4. What does Beatrice drink while reading the newspaper?
(a) Cough syrup.
(b) Coffee.
(c) Soda.
(d) Iced tea..

5. What is Beatrice's reaction to Dr. Berg's phone call?
(a) She is delighted and enthusiastic because she cannot wait to show her pride for her daughter.
(b) She is worried and nervous because Nanny's health is on the decline.
(c) She is shocked and saddened because she does not know how to solve her daughter's problems.
(d) She is angry and agitated because she does not want to go on stage without appropriate clothes.

Short Answer Questions

1. Tillie makes the following announcement at the beginning of the final scene in Act 1:

2. What object does Beatrice forget to provide to Nanny?

3. What is the setting of the play in the opening act?

4. As the final scene in Act 1 begins, what does Beatrice drop from the top of the stairs?

5. Beatrice states that she wishes she had completed her education in which of the following fields?

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