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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who talks about opening a tea shop?
(a) Tillie.
(b) Nanny.
(c) Ruth.
(d) Beatrice.

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

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

4. Tillie's marigold seeds have been exposed to which of the following substances?
(a) Cobalt-60.
(b) Cyanide.
(c) Radon.
(d) Chlorine.

5. What type of beverage is Beatrice drinking when the final scene in Act 1 begins?
(a) Water.
(b) Lemonade.
(c) Whiskey.
(d) Iced tea.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. At the end of Act 1, Tillie reacts to Beatrice in what way?

3. What is the purpose of the phone call that Beatrice initiates in Act 1?

4. Ruth asks Beatrice to tell her a story, but requests that she leave out one part. What is the part of the story that she does not want to hear about?

5. Of the following objects, which are NOT included in the description of the setting in Act 1?

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