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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Tillie's classmates laugh at her at which of the following school events?
(a) A soccer game.
(b) A school play.
(c) A science assembly.
(d) A pep rally.

2. What does Ruth say when Beatrice is halfway through telling the story of her recurring nightmare?
(a) "That doesn't sound like a walk in the park."
(b) "That is the funniest nightmare I've ever heard."
(c) "That doesn't sound like a nightmare to me."
(d) "That is the scariest dream I've ever heard."

3. Beatrice's story begins with the following exclamation:
(a) "Apples! Pears! Cu ... cumbers!"
(b) "Marigolds! Sunflowers! Chrysanthe ... mums!"
(c) " Radium! Chloroform! Urani ... um!"
(d) "Horses! Rats! Rab ... bits!"

4. Which of the following statements best summarizes the final scene of Act 1?
(a) It is a humorous scene in which Beatrice rides a horse through the living room while shouting "my life rocks" through a megaphone.
(b) It is an uplifting scene in which Beatrice takes a stand against cigarette smoking and drinking, and she promises her daughters that from now on, she is going to be a better mother.
(c) It is a frightening scene in which Nanny collapses at Beatrice's feet, Ruth has a seizure, and Tillie runs away from home.
(d) It is an emotionally charged scene in which Beatrice seems to have a breakthrough, as she realizes the unfair treatment she has been giving her daughter.

5. Of the following objects, which are NOT included in the description of the setting in Act 1?
(a) Suitcases.
(b) Dishes.
(c) Magazines.
(d) Cell phones.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Beatrice wearing in her recurring nightmare?

2. Who is Mr. Mayo?

3. Beatrice takes a dramatic physical action following Dr. Berg's phone call. What is it?

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

5. Who talks about opening a tea shop?

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